Capacity

Question 1

Mental capacity act date

Answer 1

2005

Question 2

what is the mental capacity act?

Answer 2

A legal framework for acting on or making decisions on behalf of an adult who cannot make decisions for themselves

Question 3

what age does the mental capacity act apply to?

Answer 3

over 16

Question 4

What is the definition of vulnerable in PACE code C?

Answer 4

vulnerable applies to any person with a mental health condition or mental disorder

Question 5

Mental capacity principle 1

Answer 5

Presumption of capacity until proven otherwise

Question 6

Mental capacity principle 2

Answer 6

must be supported to make a decision

Question 7

mental capacity principle 3

Answer 7

a person can still have capcity even if they make an unwise decision

Question 8

mental capacity principle 4

Answer 8

any act done or decision made must be done in their best interests

Question 9

mental capacity principle 5

Answer 9

any act done or decision made must be the least restrictive possible

Question 10

what is section 5 of the mental capacity act 2005?

Answer 10

all possible steps have been taken to support the person. the 2-stage test has been applied. the best interest check list has been completed. you can evidence the care or treatment is in their best interest

Question 11

when does the mental health act supersede the mental capacity act?

Answer 11

when a formal section is in place

Question 12

what is the 1st step of the 2-stage assessment for mental capacity?

Answer 12

Does the person have an impairment or disturbance of the mind or brain?

Question 13

what is the 2nd step of the 2 stage capacity assessment?

Answer 13

Functional assessment

Question 14

functional assessment question 1

Answer 14

Can the person understand the information?

Question 15

functional assessment question 2

Answer 15

Can the person retain the information long enough to make a decision?

Question 16

functional assessment question 3

Answer 16

Can the person use the information to make a decision?

Question 17

functional assessment question 4

Answer 17

Can the person communicate their decision?