A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Putting the Principles of the Act Into Practice

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Reference & Language, Law, Health & Well Being, Medical
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Author: Matthew Graham, Jakki Cowley ISBN: 9780857009401
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: May 21, 2015
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Matthew Graham, Jakki Cowley
ISBN: 9780857009401
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: May 21, 2015
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers.

Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making.

A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.

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This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers.

Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making.

A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.

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