Assessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers

Assessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers

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Book Description
(BMJ Books. British Medical Association) Features a report outlining the current legal requirements in England and Wales concerning assessment of mental capacity. Includes practical guidelines on the medical assessment of capacity, reflecting legal changes since 1995. A new chapter on key professional and ethical issues are offered. Previous edition: 1995. Softcover.

From the Publisher
Practical guidance for doctors and lawyers about assessing mental capacity.
Clearly sets out legal tests of capacity for common purposes such as consenting to medical treatment and research, making a will, entering a contract or making an enduring power of attorney.
Aims to assist doctors and lawyers to communicate effectively.
Updated to take account of developments in legislation and case law and to incorporate new guidance.

Assessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers

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