A practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 : putting the principles of the Act into practice
Graham, Matthew
A practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 : putting the principles of the Act into practice - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2015
Chapter 1 A New Culture of Care Chapter 2 Maximizing Capacity Chapter 3 Assessing Capacity Chapter 4 Advocacy and Empowerment Chapter 5 Advance Care Planning Lasting Power of Attorney Chapter 6 Best Interests Chapter 7 Liberty and Choic"
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. Includes bibliographical references and index.
1849055203
MENTAL COMPETENCY
MENTAL COMPETENCY, legislation and jurisprudence
INFORMED CONSENT
INFORMED CONSENT, legislation and jurisprudence
LEGISLATION, MEDICAL
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, legislation
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, legislation and jurisprudence
A practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 : putting the principles of the Act into practice - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2015
Chapter 1 A New Culture of Care Chapter 2 Maximizing Capacity Chapter 3 Assessing Capacity Chapter 4 Advocacy and Empowerment Chapter 5 Advance Care Planning Lasting Power of Attorney Chapter 6 Best Interests Chapter 7 Liberty and Choic"
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. Includes bibliographical references and index.
1849055203
MENTAL COMPETENCY
MENTAL COMPETENCY, legislation and jurisprudence
INFORMED CONSENT
INFORMED CONSENT, legislation and jurisprudence
LEGISLATION, MEDICAL
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, legislation
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, legislation and jurisprudence