The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It is a law that applies to individuals aged 16 and over.
Examples of people who may lack capacity include those with:
However, just because a person has one of these conditions does not necessarily mean they lack the capacity to make a specific decision.
More detailed information is available via NHS.co.uk
Information about assessment of capacity
Information about Specific Decisions and Serious Medical Treatment
Mental Capacity Documents
Advanced Statements and Advanced Decisions
Useful websites
Compassion in dying choose a way to make an advanced decision (living Will)
Making decision on behalf f somebody else - gov.uk
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