ethics 3

Question 1

the care of child act 2004

Answer 1

Over 16: treated as though of full age

Under 16: guardian responsible for deciding for non-competent children

Question 2

what are the elements of competence

Answer 2

1. Ability to understand information
2. Ability to retain information
3. Ability to use info to make a decision
4. Ability to communicate a decision

Question 3

what are 5 rights from he mental health act of 1992

Answer 3

1. right to information
2. respect for cultural identity
3. right to an interpreter
4. right to treatment
5. right to be informed about treatment

Question 4

define mental disorder

Answer 4

means an abnormal state of mind, characterized by delusions, or by disorders of or perception or volition or cognition, of such a degree that:

• poses danger to health & safety of a person
• diminishes capacity of that person to take care of self