L12-Safeguarding patients rights Flashcards
1
Q
How does the 2005 mental capacity act provide autonomy?
A
Provides autonomy via:
- Advanced directives
- Concept of substituted decision making
- Court of protection – special court for social and welfare decisions
2
Q
What 4 things must a patient be able to do to show they have capacity?
A
Understand
Retain
Weigh up the information
Communicate a decision
3
Q
What is an advanced refusal and what must it be to be legally binding?
A
- To apply life sustaining treatment, must be in writing, signed by the patient or at patients direction and witnessed in writing
- If doctor suspects AR exists, must make reasonable attempts to find out what it says (time permitting) but can act in emergency
- Refer cases of doubt to court of protection and act to save life in meantime
4
Q
What is a lasting power of attorney?
A
A substituted healthcare decision maker that has been appointed by the patient.
Donor can restrict the powers of the attorney
5
Q
What is the court of protection?
A
A new court that is to deal with all areas of decision making for the incapacitated. Has the powers of the high court.
6
Q
What is the principle of liberalism?
A
The importance of an individuals freedom. Need to support and enable people, not restrict them.
