Gillick competence/Fraser Guidelines

Question 1

How is capacity assessedwith Gillick/Fraser?

Answer 1

MURAIC
Maturity: The child’s age, mental capacity, and physical maturity
Understanding: Whether the child understands the issue, the risks, and the consequences of their decision
Reasoning: Whether the child can explain their reasoning and decision making
Alternatives: Whether the child understands any alternative options
Information: Whether the child understands the information they have been given and can communicate it back.