Concise Guide to the Mental Capacity Act - Basic Principles in Practice

This book provides a clear introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), offering an easy reference guide to the complex issues enshrined within the Act to inform the everyday practice of those who need to perform within its parameters as part of their day-to-day work.

List of contents

Chapter 1
Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Chapter 2
How do we make decisions and how do we assess decision-making?
Chapter 3
What do I need to know about depriving someone of their liberty?
(With assistance from Karen Jackson, Consultant Solicitor)
Chapter 4
What is the "General Defence"?
Chapter 5
Complex and challenging issues in MCA from frontal lobe paradox, giving evidence in the Court of Protection to how to deal with an impasse in Best Interests
Chapter 6
Common Assessments of Mental Capacity – cases to consider

About the author

Dr Tracey Ryan-Morgan is a HCPC Registered Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, an Associate Fellow and Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, as well as a Chartered Scientist and a Regional Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and is listed on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Tracey consults across the UK and in Harley Street, London.

Summary

This book provides a clear introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), offering an easy reference guide to the complex issues enshrined within the Act to inform the everyday practice of those who need to perform within its parameters as part of their day-to-day work.

Product details

• Authors: Dr Tracey Ryan-Morgan, Tracey Ryan-Morgan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781032070643
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3207064-3
• No. of pages: 160
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