Mental Capacity Act And Care Act Flashcards
1
Q
Mental capacity act principle 1
A
Assume capacity
2
Q
MCA principle 2
A
Supported decision making
3
Q
MCA principle 3
A
Unwise decisions
4
Q
MCA principal 4
A
Best interests
5
Q
MCA principle 5
A
Less restrictive option
6
Q
Purpose of the MCA
A
to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment
7
Q
MCA year introduced
A
2005
8
Q
Care act introduced
A
2014
9
Q
Care act principles
A
Accountability
Proportionality
Prevention
Protection
Partnership
Empowerment
10
Q
Care act purpose
A
To help improve people independence and wellbeing
11
Q
Autonomy?
A
Capacity to use knowledge and judgement to make decisions
12
Q
Nonmaleficence
A
To Do no harm
13
Q
Beneficence
A
To do good
14
Q
Confidentiality
A
Not sharing info without express permission
15
Q
Justice
A
Fairness, equality and respect for all
