A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Putting the Principles of the Act Into Practice
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Reference & Language, Law, Health & Well Being, Medical
| Author: | Matthew Graham, Jakki Cowley | ISBN: | 9780857009401 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | May 21, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Matthew Graham, Jakki Cowley |
| ISBN: | 9780857009401 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | May 21, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
