capacity and consent

Question 1

what are the 5 criteria for assessing capacity

Answer 1

-understand information given
-weigh risks and benefits of the specific decision
-communicate their decision
-retain the decision that they have made and communicated
-apply that decision or be aware of how this may be applied

Question 2

how many of the criteria need to be met for a patient to have capacity

Answer 2

ALL FIVE

Question 3

what do you do in an emergency

Answer 3

act in the individuals best interests to preserve life
-focus on beneficence and non-maleficence

Question 4

what is the adults with incapacity act

Answer 4

-the intervention must benefit the adult
-this benefit cannot reasonably be obtained without the intervention
-takes account of the adults previously or currently expressed wishes
-consults with relevant persons
-the adults should be encourages to utilise residual capacity

Question 5

power of attorney

Answer 5

-an individual nominates often a family member or close friend to act in their best interest
-must be granted while the person retains capacity

Question 6

what powers does the power of attorney have

Answer 6

-health and social care decisions
-financial decisions
-a combination of the above

Question 7

what is guardianship

Answer 7

can be applied for by family, friends or local authority on behalf of an adult who has already lost capacity
-required assessments carried out by two medical professionals and a mental health officer
-guranateed by the sheriff court

Question 8

can guardianship be used to place an adult in hospital or treatment against their will

Answer 8

no

Question 9

what is mental health act

Answer 9

provides a legal framework for the treatment of mental disorder or the consequences of mental disorder in a person who lacks capacity to give consent

Question 10

what is an EDC

Answer 10

emergency detention certificate

Question 11

what are the criteria for an EDC

Answer 11

-likely to have a mental disorder
-significantly impaired decision making ability regarding treatment because of mental disorder
-detention in hospital is necessary as a matter of urgency
-risk to health, safety or welfare of the individual or safety of others
-seeking short term detention certificate would result in undesirable delay

Question 12

what is an STDC

Answer 12

short term detention certificate

Question 13

what is a CTO

Answer 13

compulsory treatment order

Question 14

what are advanced statements

Answer 14

-write up by individuals while well and able to make capacitous decisions
-outlines a persons wishes and beliefs about treatment they may need in future
-mental or physical care