Full Description
This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers.
Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making.
A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.
Contents
Introduction. 1. A New Culture of Care. 2. Maximising Capacity. 3. Assessing Capacity. 4. Advocacy and Empowerment. 5. Advance Care Planning. 6. Best Interests. 7. Liberty and choice.
