Capacity Flashcards

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What is mental capacity assessment?

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  • Assess someones capacity
  • It is decision specific
  • If it is found the person lacks capacity then decision is made in their best interests
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5 principles of capacity assessment

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  1. Assume they have capacity
  2. Support them to make the decision - write things, draw things, make an effort to help them understand
  3. Unwise decisions can be made r
  4. If no capacity - act in their best interests (exceptions are if they have advanced directives etc to refuse treatment)
  5. Must choose least restrictive option if they lack capacity
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3
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Who do we involve in best interest decisions?

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  • MDT
  • Family
  • Social services
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What is the two stage test of capacity?

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  1. Diagnostic - do they have disorder of the brain/mind that can affect decision making eg delirium, is it treatable? so is it worth waiting until they have capacity to make decision or is it urgent?
  2. Functional - can they understand the information, retain it, weigh up risk and benefits, and communicate the decision back
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What other information do we need to check if someone is having capacity assessment?

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  • Do they have an appointed power of attorney for health?
  • Any advanced decisions?
  • Who is the decision maker - eg POA
  • Speak with family about MCA if need to
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