Capacity and Consent Flashcards
What must someone be able to do to have consent?
1- understand and retain relevant information; 2- use and weigh that information to make a secision; 3- communicate that decision
What information does someone need to understand to consent to an intervention?
1- what the intervention is; its nature and purpose; 2- main benefits/risks/alternative; 3- consequences of not receiving intervention
What are the 5 principles of the AWI act?
1-intervention must benefit the adult;2- benefit cannnot be reasonably achieved without the intervention; 3-take account of past and present wishes; 4-consult with other relevant persons; 5-encourage adult to use residual capacity
Where is guardianship decided?
in the courts
When is power attorney activated?
when lose capacity
If someone is actively resisting treatment should you use AWI or MHA?
MHA as thye get more protection
How long does an emergency detention certificate last?
72
Who can grant an emergency detention certificate?
any doctor over FY1
How long does a short term detention certificate last?
28 days
Who can grant a short term detention certificate?
psychiatrists
Who can grant a compulsory treatment order?
a tribunal
How long does a compulsory treatment order last?
6 months
What is nurses’ holding power?
keep patient for upto 2 hours to allow assessment by doctors
What is the criteria for emergency detention?
likely to have a mental disorder; significantly impaired decision-making ability regarding treatment due to mental disorder; detention is necessary as a matter of urgency; risk of health,safety of welfare of person or safety of others; short term detention would involve undesirable delay
What is the criteria for short term detention?
likely to have a mental disorder; significanctly impaired decision making ability regarding treatment due to mental disorder; detention is necessary; risk to person or others; cannot be treated voluntarily
