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The Practicalities of Assessing Mental Capacity and Unwise Decisions, 4th edition

AvTim Farmer

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Renewed, updated, and refreshed, Grandpa's skateboarding back with a new edition! The Mental Capacity Act (2005) affects every member of the caring professions, but can often feel complex, inaccessible, or, at worst, irrelevant. This clear, jargon-free guide breaks the MCA framework into comprehensible pieces and shows you how to apply it in your everyday practice. This updated edition of the essential MCA guide explains what is and isn't covered by the Act, assessing 'unwise' decisions in the context of a client's best interests, 2-stage and 3-stage assessment processes, and how to record assessments so they stand up to legal scrutiny. Whether you're a new trainee or an experienced practitioner, Grandpa on a Skateboard will help you conduct robust assessments and achieve the best possible outcomes for clients and their families.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-12-21
Mått:138 x 216 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:9781399828611

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Introduction SECTION 1The Fundamentals A very brief overview of the Mental Capacity Act The five principles of the Mental Capacity ActA brief overview of the two-stage test formental capacity Applying the Mental Capacity Act What is not covered by the Mental Capacity Act? What age groups are covered by the Mental Capacity Act? Who can assess mental capacity? Setting the Threshold of Understanding The CMSL Principle Setting the bar'Best interest' v 'unwise' decisions Capacity is time and item specific Macro v Micro Decisions Delirium SECTION 2The two-stage test: breaking it down step by step What is the two-stage test? The functional test The 'diagnositic' test The Causative Nexus Administering the functional test Understanding information relevant to thedecision being made Understanding v Insight Retaining information relevant to thedecision being made Weighing up and UsingDefining an unwise decision Communicating the decisionUnderstanding v Communication Recording your assessmentSection 3 - A 3-stage Assessment Process The Pre-Assessment Pyramid What's the specific decision? The Correct Test and CaselawSetting the Threshold of Understanding Creating the Question Set Create your Support Materials Engaging with the individual You've done your assessment: what now? SECTION 4The most common mistakes when assessingmental capacity Not being specific about the decision in question Using the wrong tests Assuming a lack of capacity or 'blanket capacity' Asking the wrong questions Making a moral judgement Failure to validate informationSection 5 - I understand that but...(a series of helpful blogs from my website)Impairment vs. Diagnosis: Unpacking the Crucial DistinctionExecutive Dysfunction: A Brief OverviewInsight vs Understanding: Clarifying the Distinction in Mental Capacity AssessmentsWhat happens when a Macro Decision is full of Micro decisions?Apathy and Anxiety - The Opposite Effects On Our Decision MakingWhat is Delusional Thinking - and how to spot it. Vulnerability or lack of capacity? - how to spot the differenceWhy scaffolding a conversation is so importantMental Health vs Mental Capacity Hiding Behind the First PrincipleWhich Conversation Are You Having?SECTION 6Additional resources Report template Referral Form Appendix The two-stage test What Next? Acknowledgements The Author