A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Putting the Principles of the Act Into Practice

Type

Book

Authors

Matthew Graham

Jakki Cowley

ISBN 10

1849055203

ISBN 13

9781849055208

Tags

Medical Law & Legislation, Reference, Social Work, Law, Social Sciences

Description

This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making. A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity. - from Amzon

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