MCA and DOLS, etc.

Question 1

5 principles of the MCA (2005)

B-PLUS

Answer 1

B - Best interests (principle 4)
P - Presumed to have capacity (Principle 1)
L - Least restrictive options (principle 5)
U - The right to make Unwise decisions (principle 3)
S - Supported to make their own decisions (principle 2)

Question 2

2-step capacity assessment.

Answer 2

1. Disorder of the mind or brain?
2. If so, can they:
   - Understand,
   - Retain
   - Weigh up
   - Communicate