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explain the principle of capacity |
everyonehas the right of autonomy or self determination Thiscan only be compromised in very narrow circumstances. |
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What makes consent valid: |
consentmust be freely given, with understanding of whatis being agreed |
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How can we gain valid consent: |
explainwhat/why and ask permission |
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why do we measure capacity? |
•isthere an impairment or disturbance in persons mind, is it sufficient for them to lack capacityto make decision |
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to have capacity, what do we assess? |
understand info given to them Retain info to make decision Weigh up info to make decision Communicate decision |
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•Whatare 5 key factors of mca? |
•Everyonehas capacity until proven otherwise •Individualmust be given reasonable help to make decision, before lack is assumed
•Stupiddecisions don’tmean lack of capacity •Decisionsmade must be in persons best interest •Decisionsmade must be least restrictive |
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•Fornegligence to occur there must be? |
•Dutyof care •Breachof duty •Resultantdamage |
