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1
Q

Which 4 things must be present in order for consent to be valid ?

A

Must be informed, specific to procedure, voluntary AND the person must have capacity to make decisions

2
Q

Which factors may affect the process of gaining informed consent from an older person?

A

Language, sensory impairment, literacy, cognition

3
Q

Hierarchy of persons that can provide substitute consent in order of priority

A

Guardian
Spouse or partner
Carer
Relative or friend

4
Q

The ASKME model of support decision making stands for…

A
Assess strengths and deficits 
Simplify the task
Know the person
Maximise the ability to understand
Enable participation
5
Q

When an older person is struggling to make decisions or having their wishes heard, they may seek an ______ to assist them

A

Advocate