Management/Ethical/Governance

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Mental Capacity Act?

Answer 1

To provide a framework for making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.

Question 2

True or False: The Mental Capacity Act applies only to individuals over the age of 18.

Answer 2

False (16)

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Mental Capacity Act was enacted in the year _____.

Answer 3

2005

Question 4

What is a key principle of the Mental Capacity Act regarding individuals who lack capacity?

Answer 4

Any decision made on behalf of a person who lacks capacity must be in their best interests.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining mental capacity under the Mental Capacity Act? A) Understanding the information relevant to the decision B) Retaining that information C) Making the decision based on personal preference C) Weighing the information as part of the decision-making process

Answer 5

C) Making the decision based on personal preference

Question 6

Define vulnerability in healthcare

Answer 6

Individuals who are at a higher risk of experiencing harm, neglect, or inadequate care due to physical, psychological, social, or economic factors. These patients may have limited ability to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, or protect their own well-being. Vulnerability can arise from a variety of circumstances, including

• age, intellectual disabilities, mental health disorders, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status

Question 7

Professional duties of candour

Answer 7

• put matters right
• apologise
• explain fully and promptly incl likely short-term and long-term effects
• report incident in line with your organisation’s policy so it can be reviewed or investigated as appropriate – and lessons can be learnt and patients protected from harm in the future.

Question 8

What do patients expect as part of an apology

Answer 8

a. what happened
b. what can be done to deal with any harm caused
c. what will be done to prevent someone else being harmed.

Question 9

Should patients be informed of near misses>

Answer 9

You must use your professional judgement when considering whether to tell patients about near misses

telling them may help them process

telling them may make them loose faith in profession and break down therapeutic relationship