2.2.2 - Is able to work within a multi-displinary team

Question 1

What is the mental capacity act 2010?

Answer 1

This is to protect px 16 and above who lack capacity who cant make some OR all decisions for themselves

Question 2

what should we assume?

Answer 2

All px ovver 18 have capacity unless proven otherwise

Question 3

What should we not assume capacity based off?

Answer 3

1. age , diabsility, appearance, behavior,beliefs, communication or disagreement

Question 4

Who will make decisions if the px cannot make decisons?

Answer 4

1. lasting power of attorney - this person can be appointed
2. Court-appointed deputy

Question 5

What to do if parent consent is hard?

Answer 5

then can seek legal advice if parents are conflicting – seek

Question 6

What is the medicine act?

Answer 6

act of parliment an governs the contorl of the medicines fr humand and vet usage

Question 7

What can optoms sell?

Answer 7

All gsl
All p meds - for professional / emergcy
Prescription only - Ip?