mental capacity act 2005

Question 1

definition of MCA

Answer 1

provides a statutory framework to empower and protect vulnerable people who are not able to make their own decisions

Question 2

key features

Answer 2

• how much capacity you have to make decisions of your best interests
• the act makes it clear who can make decisions which then enables people plan ahead for a time where they may lose capacity

Question 3

5 principles

Answer 3

• assume capacity= unless you can prove otherwise
• maximise capacity= always support the person to make decisions
  Tell them the pros and cons and leave it to them
• unwise decisions= don’t always mean lack of capacity
• any decisions made must be in the person’s best interests
• decisions must be the least restrictive options

Question 4

mental capacity assessment

Answer 4

• change the environment
• change the person
• informed decision= giving all info so they know what decision they are making
• talking to the about the situation