2 - PSY - Mental Capacity Act Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 components to capacity
A
understand
retain
deliberate
communicate
U R Deciding Care
2
Q
Stage 1 of capacity assessment
Stage 2 of capacity assessment
A
1 does pt have mind/brain disturbance affecting decision making
2 URDC
3
Q
In short, what is best interests
A
what would this pt want in this situation, given their upbringing, background, beliefs and expressed wishes?
4
Q
What must we consider before acting in best interests
A
- pt likely to regain capacity? and when?
- maximise the pts participation in process
- past and present wishes of pt
- beliefs values and other factors
- views of carers and other nominated people
5
Q
Lasting power of attorney - when can this be used and what is it
A
only used when pt has not got capacity
allows proxy chosen by pt to make decisions about their care
6
Q
What is a DOLS
A
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
7
Q
Capacity is what and what specific
A
time and decision
