Medicolegal Flashcards
1
Q
Principles of capacity
A
- Capacity is assumed unless assessed otherwise.
- Unwise decision does not equal lack of capacity.
- Decisions made must be in the best interests.
- Steps must be taken to allow decisions to be made.
- Decision must be least restrictive
2
Q
Requirements for assessing capacity
A
- Must be a disturbance/ impairment of the mind/ functioning of the brain.
AND any of
- Unable to understand information
- Unable to retain information
- Unable to weigh up information
- Unable to communicate
3
Q
Types of lasting power of attorney (LPAs)
A
LPA for health and welfare
LPA for finances
4
Q
Purpose of deprivation of liberty safeguards
A
Prevents patient from leaving place of care (i.e. care home or hospital) due to lack of capacity.
5
Q
Advanced decisions cannot…
A
Demand treatment
6
Q
Do advanced decisions need to be written?
A
No
- Unless it is refusal of life-saving treatment
