33 Flashcards
1
Q
Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what determines whether a person has the capacity to contract?
A A person cannot have the capacity to contract whilst they are in an NHS hospital.
B A person who has delegated their decision making, under any form of power of attorney, will be deemed to be unable to enter into a contract.
C A person will be deemed to have the capacity to contract if a doctor’s statement has not been provided.
D A person will have the capacity to contract unless a lack of capacity to contract can be shown
A
D A person will have the capacity to contract unless a lack of capacity to contract can be shown