Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #240560 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 50 pages

Synopsis
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides for the first time, a legal framework for assessing whether a person has capacity to make decisions and defines how others can make decisions on their behalf. Its scope is wide-ranging involving decisions regarding personal welfare (care and treatment) and financial affairs. Statutory and non-statutory organisations providing health and social care for people who lack capacity will have to ensure that their policies and procedures comply with the Act from April 2007. "Working With The Mental Capacity Act 2005" provides a detailed explanation of the new law and its implications for working practice. It is written in an accessible style and is designed to be of maximum use to health and social care professionals so they feel confident using the Act in daily practice. It covers all key parts of the new legislation including: the five principles; a standard test for capacity; making decisions on behalf of others; restraint; advance decisions; lasting powers of attorney; advocacy; payment and expenditure; Court of Protection; deputies; Public Guardian; and, research.

Customer Reviews

book review
This is a very good book for all levels of academic study. I'ts easy to read and very comprehensive.

Excellent read
Great book, easy to read. I've had the privilege of being in a lecture by Mughal and she is an excellent orator and very knowledgeable - which has translated to the book. Highly recommend the book to practitioners in this field.