Legal Matters

Question 1

Things a person with dementia should be encouraged to do

Answer 1

1. Make a will- As long as competent
2. Choose person to look after finances
3. Make decisions about future treatment

Question 2

Adults with incapacity act (scotland) 2000

Answer 2

1. Welfare/Financial powers of attorney: person may give another individual power of attorney.
2. person must have capacity when making decision for power of attorney
3. certificate of capacity- doctor must complete for treatment if not capable.
4. treatment must benefit individual
5. Doctors consult power of attorney for decisions

Question 3

Adults with incapacity act (scotland) 2000- Intervention orders

Answer 3

1. Authorise individuals house/car is sold or a more suitable one bought
2. Let someone sign tenancy agreement on behalf of individual
3. Give someone power of attorney
4. Authorise building a house extension

Question 4

Regulation of care scotland 2001

Answer 4

Established SSSC Scottish social services council to regulate social workers and train + document.

Question 5

Public services reform scotland act 2010

Answer 5

Continued to reform SSSC standards with a human rights approach

1. Dignity and respect
2. Compassion
3. Be included
4. Responsive care and support
5. wellbeing

Question 6

Mental health care & treatment scotland act 2003

Answer 6

1. Advance statements (living will) regarding compulsory treatment when the person is unable to state their wishes
2. Same principles apply to person with dementia as to those who are mentally unwell

Question 7

Mental health act scotland 2015

Answer 7

1. Safeguards patients wishes and rights
2. Strengthens the rights of individuals with dementia receiving treatment and support
3. Right to support and advocacy when compiling an advance statement

Question 8

General advance statement ( living will)

Answer 8

1. specify which treatment you prefer
2. request no life sustaining treatment
3. request how to be treated in future
4. write own beliefs and values
5. specify power of attorney

Question 9

Financial Matters- Banking and will

Answer 9

1. Can be done on behalf with permissions
2. Arranging direct debit for all bills
3. may qualify for benefits DLA PIP
4. Some may access pension

Question 10

Financial Matters - Paying for care

Answer 10

1. Nursing and person care
2. Counselling and support
3. nursing care
   free

paid services

1. financial assessment