Mental Capacity Legislation

Author : Great Britain: Department for Constitutional Affairs
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 0117037567

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Mental Capacity Act 2005 code of practice by Great Britain: Department for Constitutional Affairs Pdf

The Mental capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, or for people who want to make provision for a time when they will be unable to make their own decisions. This code of practice, which has statutory force, provides information and guidance about how the Act should work in practice. It explains the principles behind the Act, defines when someone is incapable of making their own decisions and explains what is meant by acting in someone's best interests. It describes the role of the new Court of Protection and the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and sets out the role of the Public Guardian. It also covers medical treatment and the way disputes can be resolved.

Author : John E. Gray,Margaret Ann Shone,Peter F. Liddle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Mental health laws
ISBN : 0433444479

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Canadian Mental Health Law and Policy by John E. Gray,Margaret Ann Shone,Peter F. Liddle Pdf

Author : Great Britain: Department of Health
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0101837828

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Caring for our future by Great Britain: Department of Health Pdf

Care and support affects a large number of people: eight out of 10 people aged 65 will need some care and support in their later years; some people have impairments from birth or develop them during their working life; some 5 million people care for a friend or relative, some for more than 50 hours a week. The current system does not offer enough support until a crisis point is reached, the quality of care is variable and inconsistent, and the growing and ageing population is only going to increase the pressure. Consequently, two core principles lie at the heart of this White Paper. The first is that individuals, communities and Government should do everything possible to prevent, postpone and minimise people's need for formal care and support. The system should be built around the promotion of people's independence and well-being. The second principle is that people should be in control of their own care and support, with personal budgets and direct payments, backed by clear, comparable information and advice that will allow individuals and their carers to make the choices that are right for them. This paper sets out the principles and approach, with sections covering: strengthening support within communities; housing; better information and advice; assessment, eligibility and portability for people who use care services; carers' support; defining high-quality care; improving quality; keeping people safe; a better local care market; workforce; personalised care and support; integration and joined-up care.

Author : Tim Branton
Publisher : RCPsych Publications
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Mental health laws
ISBN : 1908020636

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A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Capacity Act by Tim Branton Pdf

This easy-to-read book guides clinicians through the parts of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 that they need to understand and use in their daily practice. This act now gives clinicians the authority to provide medical care and treatment to people (over 16 years) who lack the capacity to consent for themselves.

Author : Bridgit C. Dimond
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781119045342

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Legal Aspects of Mental Capacity by Bridgit C. Dimond Pdf

Highly Commended in Health and social care in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards The Mental Capacity Act (2005) regulates decision making processes on behalf of adults who are unable to give informed consent, due to a loss in mental capacity (be that from birth, or due to an illness or injury at some point in their lives). Since the Act’s original conception the new Court of Protection is now firmly established, and there have been significant Supreme Court cases, as well as further guidance on the 2005 Act and major developments in the use and assessment for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Thoroughly updated to take account of the many updates, developments and changes in legislation and guidance, the new edition of Dimond’s authoritative guide will be warmly welcome by practitioners and students who need to understand and work within the Mental Capacity Act, and how it applies to their professional responsibilities. A highly practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act and its provisions since its conception in 2005 Relevant for a wide range of practitioners and students within health and social care Highly readable and easily accessible, even for those with no legal background Includes a range of learning features, including scenarios, questions and answers, key summary points, and applications for practice. Legal Aspects of Mental Capacity is an essential resource for all healthcare and social services professionals, students patient services managers and carers working with those who lack the capacity to make their own decisions.

Author : Camillia Kong,Alex Ruck Keene
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784505486

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Overcoming Challenges in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by Camillia Kong,Alex Ruck Keene Pdf

This book provides mental capacity practitioners with accessible ethical guidance and applicable tools for applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005. It shows how clients' relationships can impact their capacity in positive and negative ways, and which communication skills practitioners can use to enable and empower those with impairment. It also covers how to engage in self-reflection and transparent debate about values to improve the quality of assessments. Helping practitioners interpret complex issues of mental capacity in the most beneficial way for clients, this book is essential reading for students and practitioners of law, medicine, mental health services and social care.

Author : Great Britain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0105601683

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Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 by Great Britain Pdf

These Explanatory Notes relate to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18) (ISBN 9780105700579) which received Royal Assent on 16 May 2019

Author : Great Britain. Welsh Office,Great Britain. Department of Health
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Law
ISBN : 0113221118

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Code of Practice by Great Britain. Welsh Office,Great Britain. Department of Health Pdf

The legal framework that managers, doctors, nurses, social workers and the police must follow is set by the Mental Health Act 1983. This code of practice gives guidance on how the Act should be applied.

Author : D'Arcy Hiltz,Anita Szigeti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Capacity and disability
ISBN : 0433447583

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A Guide to Consent and Capacity Law in Ontario by D'Arcy Hiltz,Anita Szigeti Pdf

Author : Gordon Ashton,Marc Marin
Publisher : Jordan Publishing (GB)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Capacity and disability
ISBN : 1784734063

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Mental Capacity by Gordon Ashton,Marc Marin Pdf

This new edition has been comprehensively revised by a team of experienced contributors to provide coverage of all the latest developments in legislation, procedure and case law, including: The reissued Court of Protection Rules (and accompanyingPractice Directions) which took effect in December 2017; The Law Commission Recommendations on Deprivation of Liberty; A completely new chapter on the important topic of Representation and Participation of P; An extensively updated chapter on the International Protection of Adults, with the addition of a new section on Ordinary Residence. Mental Capacity: Law and Practice provides an authoritative commentary, highlighting areas of potential difficulty and offering practical guidance on the challenges that the legislation poses. This book is essential reading for all private client lawyers, chancery practitioners, non-contentious lawyers, local authorities and healthcare professionals.

Author : Camillia Kong
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781107164000

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Mental Capacity in Relationship by Camillia Kong Pdf

An interdisciplinary text that investigates mental capacity and considers how relationships can affect an individual's ability to make decisions.

Author : Mary Donnelly
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139491846

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Healthcare Decision-Making and the Law by Mary Donnelly Pdf

This analysis of the law's approach to healthcare decision-making critiques its liberal foundations in respect of three categories of people: adults with capacity, adults without capacity and adults who are subject to mental health legislation. Focusing primarily on the law in England and Wales, the analysis also draws on the law in the United States, legal positions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Scotland and on the human rights protections provided by the ECHR and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Having identified the limitations of a legal view of autonomy as primarily a principle of non-interference, Mary Donnelly questions the effectiveness of capacity as a gatekeeper for the right of autonomy and advocates both an increased role for human rights in developing the conceptual basis for the law and the grounding of future legal developments in a close empirical interrogation of the law in practice.

Author : Janice A. Mackenzie,Kate E. Wilkinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000064155

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Assessing Mental Capacity by Janice A. Mackenzie,Kate E. Wilkinson Pdf

This practical, how-to handbook provides essential resources to help clinicians and other professionals assess mental capacity in key decisions. The book illustrates the basics of capacity assessments before discussing a variety of complex issues of which professionals will need to be aware. Offering expertise from a multi-disciplinary perspective, the book provides hands-on coverage of mental capacity law (concentrating on England and Wales). This book is accompanied by online resources including semi-structured interviews and a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) questionnaire which can be downloaded and used for clinical cases, as well as further examples, information and tips. Please visit www.assessingcapacity.com. Chapters are written by a variety of different professionals with extensive experience in the assessment of mental capacity. Coverage includes: Explanations of mental capacity law and how to put it into practice across a range of settings, services and populations A "how to" approach for administering assessments of mental capacity both for professionals who are new to the area and for more experienced professionals Information on practical aspects of assessing mental capacity for commonly occurring decisions and for more specialist and complex decisions Consideration of the best interests process and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). With easily accessible information, case studies, examples from case law and internationally relevant discussions on ethical issues, this is the perfect companion to help busy professionals understand complex concepts relating to mental capacity.

Author : Iris Reuvecamp,John Dawson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-14
Category : Capacity and disability
ISBN : 1988591090

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Mental Capacity Law in New Zealand by Iris Reuvecamp,John Dawson Pdf

Mental Capacity Law in New Zealand is a comprehensive text on the legal position of people who lack capacity, in many different contexts, including their position regarding health care, residential placement, property management, and participation in legal proceedings. General Editors Iris Reuvecamp and John Dawson have assembled a team of subject matter experts from both legal and medical backgrounds who cover all major areas of the law of mental capacity in New Zealand (except the criminal law).

Author : Peter Bartlett,Ralph Sandland
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199278275

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Mental Health Law by Peter Bartlett,Ralph Sandland Pdf

Examining the legal structure of the mental health system, this book explains the legal principles. It places them in the context of their practical application, the realities of patient life, and the complexities of organising care. This edition gives an analysis of the Mental Capacity Act, 2005 and the Draft Mental Health Bill.