Referrals Flashcards
1
Q
Assessing Capacity
A
Capacity assumed
Understand
Retain
Weigh up
Communicate their decision
2
Q
When to break confidentiality
A
When the patients allows
Disclosure is a benefit to a patient who lacks consent
Required by law
In public interest
3
Q
Section 1 MHA 2005
A
Person capacity is assumed Every measure must be taken to help make a decision People can make unwise decision Act in best interests Least restrictive
4
Q
Within what timeframe should a ‘2ww referral’ be made once the GP has decided to initiate the process?
A
24 hours
