A practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 : putting the principles of the Act into practice

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.