legal

Question 1

adults with incapacity act 2010

Answer 1

framework for safeguarding wellbeing and managing finances of adults with incapacity

Question 2

what defines incapacity

Answer 2

unable to
- act a decision
- make a decision
-communicate a decision
- understand a decision
- retain memory of decision

Question 3

5 principles of the adults with incapacity act

Answer 3

1. must benefit patient
2. minimum necessary intervention
3. take into account past wishes
   4.consult with relevant others
4. encourage residual capacity

Question 4

certificate of incapacity

Answer 4

allows treatment of adults with incapacity who dont have a proxy
can be issues by GMPs or GDPs with extra training

Question 5

proxy

Answer 5

suitable adult substitute decision maker for someone without capacity

Question 6

power of attorney

Answer 6

granted whilst patient still has capacity for someone to act on their behalf should the need arise
can be financial welfare or combined
no expiry date

Question 7

guardianship orders

Answer 7

court appointed person to make decisions on behalf of an adult with incapacity
usually for 3 years at a time
financial or welfare guardian

Question 8

equality act 2010

Answer 8

legally protects people from discrimination in work place and wider community

Question 9

what are the 9 protected characteristics

Answer 9

race
religion / beliefs
sex
sexual orientation
gender reassignment
marriage/civil partnership
age
disability
pregnancy