Mental Capacity Act

Question 1

Principles of the mental capacity act

Answer 1

•assume capacity
•maximise capacity
•unwise decisions don’t mean lack of capacity
•decisions should be in the individuals best interests
•decisions should be the least restrictive option

Question 2

Which principles are included in “determining capacity”

Answer 2

• assume capacity
• maximise capacity
• unwise decisions don’t mean lack of capacity

Question 3

Which principles are apart of “taking action”

Answer 3

•any decisions should be in the best interest of the person

•decisions should be the least restrictive option

Question 4

The purpose of assuming capacity

Answer 4

To not stereotype and take away autonomy from an individual unless evidence is given otherwise

Question 5

The purpose of maximising capacity

Answer 5

To empower the service user and promote independence by giving them autonomy for as long as possible

Question 6

The purpose of unwise decisions don’t mean a lack of capacity

Answer 6

Service users are able to make unwise decision without being stereotyped and having action taken on assumed capacity

Question 7

Purpose of decisions being in the service users best interests

Answer 7

Making sure that their care plan is personalised through person centred approach to meet their holistic needs and wishes

Question 8

Purpose of decisions being the least restrictive option

Answer 8

Promoting empowerment and autonomy ( to maximise their ability and support their rights to the fullest extent )