capacity

Question 1

what are the 5 principles of capacity

Answer 1

1. capacity is assumed
2. all reasonable steps have been taken to help their understanding
3. the right to make an ‘unwise decision’
4. decisions should be made in their best interest
5. least restrictive option possible

Question 2

what is the first stage of assessing capacity

Answer 2

is an impairment of or disturbance in the functioning of the patient’s mind or brain, whether temporary or permanent.

Question 3

what is the second stage of assessing capacity

Answer 3

Understand
Weigh up the decision
Retain
Communicate their decision

If they are unable to complete one of these steps they are deemed to lack capacity