Law and Ethics Summary 2026–2027 – Key Principles, Concepts & Study Guide

Law and Ethics Summary 2026_2027
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Principles, Concepts & Study Guide.pdf




Law and Ethics Summary
2026/2027 – Key Principles,
Concepts & Study Guide




Law and Ethics Summary 2026_2027
Law and
–Ethics
Key Principles,
SummaryConcepts
2026_2027
Law&and
Study
–Ethics
Key
Guide.pdf
Principles,
SummaryConcepts
2026_2027
& Study
– Key
Guide.pdf
Principles, Concepts & Study Guide.pdf

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What are the steps used to assess capacity in The Mental Capacity Act, 2015?


1) Is there an impairment or disturbance in the functioning of the person's mind or brain?
2) is the person able to understand, retain, weigh-up, and communicate associated
information?


True or false: the Mental Capacity Act of 2015 states that friends, relatives or carers have the
legal right to make decisions for a patient who lacks capacity


false - they have no legal authority unless they have power of attorney


True or false: the Mental Capacity Act of 2015 states that doctors have legal authority to
make treatment decisions for a patient who lacks capacity


true - on the basis such decisions are made in the best interest of the patient in question




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