Capacity issues at the front door
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- 2019 Capacity
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Decision-making capacity is often overestimated by clinicians. An average of one third of patients lack capacity to make complex decisions and clinicians should be alert to such a possibility. Cognitive impairment, acute infection, intoxication and other common medical and psychiatric problems can impair patients' capacity. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 has to be applied when treating patients who lack capacity. The main decision maker for a proposed treatment or investigation is responsible for assessing capacity. However, all clinicians have to consider and assess capacity, and act in a patient's best interests if he/she lacks capacity.
| Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
|---|---|
| Tudalennau (o-i) | 513-516 |
| Nifer y tudalennau | 4 |
| Cyfnodolyn | British Journal of Hospital Medicine |
| Cyfrol | 80 |
| Rhif y cyfnodolyn | 9 |
| Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar | 9 Medi 2019 |
| Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs) | |
| Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 9 Medi 2019 |