Mental Capacity

Remember

-Everyone has capacity until proven otherwise

-Capacity can fluctuate

-Treat everyone with the same respect and dignity

-Only complete a two-stage capacity test if capacity is in doubt

-Decisions made in the absence of capacity must be in the patient's best interest


Two stage mental capacity assessment:

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