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Crucial to health and social care practice, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 safeguards decision-making within a legal framework. This book provides theoretical, practical and up-to-date guidance on mental capacity legislation. It focuses on the theory underpinning the principles of the MCA 2005, including historical background, and the practical challenges in applying legal statute in varied clinical settings, from hospitals to social care in community settings. Recent case law is detailed, and examples of ethical dilemmas and medico-legal challenges feature, along with guidance to navigate these in clinical practice. Applying mental capacity principles in end-of-life decision-making is an area of discussion, as well as the future of legislative changes in the field. To be read alongside the MCA 2005 Code of Practice, this guide will support mental health and social care professionals in clinical settings.

Crucial to health and social care practice, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 safeguards decision-making within a legal framework. This book provides theoretical, practical and up-to-date guidance on mental capacity legislation. It focuses on the theory underpinning the principles of the MCA 2005, including historical background, and the practical challenges in applying legal statute in varied clinical settings, from hospitals to social care in community settings. Recent case law is detailed, and examples of ethical dilemmas and medico-legal challenges feature, along with guidance to navigate these in clinical practice. Applying mental capacity principles in end-of-life decision-making is an area of discussion, as well as the future of legislative changes in the field. To be read alongside the MCA 2005 Code of Practice, this guide will support mental health and social care professionals in clinical settings.

Crucial to health and social care practice, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 safeguards decision-making within a legal framework. This book provides theoretical, practical and up-to-date guidance on mental capacity legislation. It focuses on the theory underpinning the principles of the MCA 2005, including historical background, and the practical challenges in applying legal statute in varied clinical settings, from hospitals to social care in community settings. Recent case law is detailed, and examples of ethical dilemmas and medico-legal challenges feature, along with guidance to navigate these in clinical practice. Applying mental capacity principles in end-of-life decision-making is an area of discussion, as well as the future of legislative changes in the field. To be read alongside the MCA 2005 Code of Practice, this guide will support mental health and social care professionals in clinical settings.

In 1444, a crusading army from Central Europe met the forces of the Ottoman Empire near the city of Varna in a battle that would mark a turning point in the struggle between Christian kingdoms and Ottoman expansion.1444: The Battle of Varna presents a clear and accessible account of this campaign and the confrontation that followed, explaining how the opposing sides came to face one another and why the outcome carried lasting consequences for southeastern Europe.The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the goals of the Polish Hungarian crown and the Ottoman leadership, as well as the wider tensions shaping the region during the mid fifteenth century. It also considers how the defeat at Varna influenced later relations between European states and the Ottoman Empire.Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:late medieval European historythe Ottoman Empire and its expansioncrusading movements of the fifteenth centurymajor battles of the Middle AgesThis book offers an introduction to one of the most significant encounters of the late medieval period and its place in the broader history of eastern Europe and the Mediterranean world.

In 1453, Ottoman forces captured Constantinople after a prolonged siege, bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire and reshaping the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean.1453: The Fall of Constantinople presents a clear and accessible account of this event, explaining how the siege developed, why the city was so important, and how its capture affected the political and military landscape of Europe and the Near East.The book places the fall of the city within its wider historical setting, outlining the position of Byzantium in its final years and the rise of the Ottoman state during the fifteenth century. It also considers the longer term consequences of the conquest and why 1453 is often seen as a dividing line between the medieval and early modern worlds.Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:late medieval and early modern historythe Byzantine Empirethe Ottoman Empiremajor sieges and turning points in historyStraightforward in approach and grounded in historical sources, this book offers an introduction to one of the most significant events of the fifteenth century and its lasting impact on Europe and the Mediterranean world.

In 1745, French and Allied armies met near the village of Fontenoy in a battle that became one of the defining engagements of the War of the Austrian Succession.1745: The Battle of Fontenoy presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the campaign developed, why the opposing forces came to fight, and how the outcome influenced the balance of power in mid eighteenth century Europe.The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the goals of France and the coalition of rival states, as well as the challenges faced by large professional armies operating during this period of European warfare. It also considers the consequences of the battle and why Fontenoy came to be remembered as a major moment in the history of eighteenth century conflicts.Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:the War of the Austrian Successionearly modern European historymajor battles of the eighteenth centurythe development of professional armies and warfareBalanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to one of the most important battles of its era and its place in the wider story of European rivalry and state power.

In 52 BC, Roman forces under Julius Caesar surrounded the Gallic stronghold of Alesia in a siege that would bring his long campaign in Gaul to its decisive conclusion.52 BC: The Siege of Alesia presents a clear and accessible account of this campaign, explaining how the conflict developed, why Alesia became the focal point of resistance to Roman rule, and how the siege unfolded.The book places the event within its political and military setting, outlining the rise of Gallic resistance under Vercingetorix and the strategic challenges faced by Roman armies operating far from Italy. It also considers the consequences of the Roman victory and why Alesia marked a turning point in the expansion of Roman power into western Europe.Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:the Roman conquest of GaulJulius Caesar and the late Roman Republicancient siege warfaremajor campaigns of the ancient worldBalanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to one of the most famous sieges of antiquity and its role in shaping the future of Roman Europe.