A8 Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019?

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To protect the rights of individuals over the age of 16 who may lack mental capacity to make choices about their treatment or care.

Mental capacity refers to the ability to make a decision, involving understanding, remembering, and communicating information.

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Who does the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 protect?

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Individuals aged 16 or older who lack mental capacity, including those with dementia, learning difficulties, or serious head injuries.

These individuals may not be able to make informed decisions regarding their care.

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What did the 2019 Amendment replace?

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The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) with the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

This change aimed to improve and simplify the assessment process for mental capacity.

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What are the aims of the Liberty Protection Safeguards?

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To introduce a simpler process, support families and local authorities, allow the NHS to make decisions, consider liberty restrictions as part of care, and remove repeat assessments during patient transfers.

This is intended to safeguard individuals while ensuring their rights are respected.

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What is the first key principle of the Care Act 2014?

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Empowerment

Individuals should be supported to make their own decisions based on the best possible information.

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What does the principle of Protection in the Care Act 2014 entail?

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It provides a legal framework for safeguarding adults and stipulates that those in greatest need should receive representation.

This may include independent advocates to help vulnerable persons during assessments.

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What is the focus of the Prevention principle in the Care Act 2014?

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To take action to prevent harm before it occurs and train staff in safeguarding procedures.

Local authorities are required to implement preventative services to reduce care needs.

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Define the principle of Proportionality in the Care Act 2014.

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Actions should be proportionate to the risk involved.

Overprotective measures can hinder service users from making their own decisions.

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What does the Partnership principle in the Care Act 2014 emphasize?

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Working with a range of professionals and communities to prevent, detect, and report neglect or abuse.

This includes appropriate information sharing in line with data protection regulations.

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What does Accountability entail for healthcare and social care professionals under the Care Act 2014?

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Professionals are accountable for their safeguarding activities and must justify their actions and decisions.

Organizational policies and practices must be adhered to.

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