LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDED | DESCRIPTION OF LEGAL SERVICE |
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Clinician consultation | Legal information to family health team clinician on a particular legal issue, including discussion of referral appropriateness |
Legal information | Provision of relevant legal information including laws, regulations, rules, or policies about a client’s legal problem |
Referral | Provision of legal information and contact information to the most appropriate legal professional, clinic, or NGO based on the client’s legal needs |
Assisted referral | Referral including provision of legal information, documentation, and limited analysis of client’s legal issue |
Legal advice | Issue-specific information and contextual interpretation of the law with specific recommendations based on client goals; restricted to lawyers and other designated professionals |
Advocacy, brief-drafting service, or retainer | Includes limited and full legal representation, drafting of documents and letters, negotiating on the client’s behalf, and appearance in court |
NGO—non-governmental organization.