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Assessing Consent Capacity in Vulnerable Adults by Dr Suzanne Conboy-Hill is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Assessing Consent Capacity in Vulnerable Adults about?
Abstract The new Mental Capacity Bill (2004) says that an adult’s capacity to give or withhold consent to any action affecting them is decision-specific, not diagnosis based, but how do you assess capacity? The Legislation The Mental Capacity Bill (2004) and Department of Health guidelines (2001) both make clear some central requirements regarding consent. To be valid, consent must be obtained from someone with capacity who has been informed about the proposed procedure or action, its purpose, risks
- Author
- Dr Suzanne Conboy-Hill
- Language
- EN