Section 67 of the care act places a duty on councils to use an independent advocate if the person would experience substantial difficulties in understanding, retaining or using relevant information, or in communicating their views or wishes.
WHS data in several countries as well as interviews with CHI officials in Lao PDR and Rwanda show that CHI plans experience substantial difficulties in reaching poor people: only 2% of WHS respondents enrolled in voluntary insurance belong to the lowest income bracket.
Researchers and clinicians have experienced substantial difficulties locating measures that are suitable for use within palliative care settings.
Table 2 shows the proportions of children with a DDA-defined disability reported as experiencing substantial difficulties with specific areas of daily living.
The category 'DDA-defined disability', in addition to including children who experienced substantial difficulties with daily living, also included those who took medication without which their health problems would result in significant difficulties in daily living.
If, however, a participant experiences substantial difficulties coping or has a temporary lack of motivation, and this becomes a threat to continued participation, a revised version of the data collection form with a few prioritised items will be offered as an alternative to the full version.
Initial experience revealed substantial difficulties of the students to handle the amount and complexity of the results of the CGA.
Patients experience significant difficulty from a previously fractured calcaneus.
In June, Governor Whitman, who approved the $500,000 in special state aid, stated "Crossroads Theater, the nation's premier African-American theater, is unfortunately experiencing substantial financial difficulties and cannot wait for the possibility of future funding".
One in five experience "significant difficulties".
