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Mental Capacity + DOLS - Coggle Diagram
Mental Capacity + DOLS
Definition
Ability to make own decisions
Mental capacity Act 2005
Principles
all practical steps
unwise decisions
best interests
least restrictive
assumed
Assessment
Stage 1
Disorder of the brain
Stage 2
Understand
Retain
Weigh
Communicate
Lacks capacity
Advanced decisions
Beliefs and values
Next of kin
Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA)
DOLS
Bournewood judgement
No one should be deprived of liberty
Certain, pre-defined circumstances
Cheshire West acid test
Lacks capacity
Continuous supervision adn control
Not free to leave
Ferreira vs Coroner of Inner SouthLondon
Administration of life saving treatment falls outside the article
Patients who have previosuly consented
Deeply unconcious
Expected to regain capacity within 7 days
Expected to die
Application
Trust (if urgent)
Local authority (if not urgent)
non transferable between instituitions