Working with the Mental Capacity Act (3rd edition)

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Synopsis
From the authors of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Handbook, Steven Richards and Aasya F Mughal, comes a new edition of the best selling book Working with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Published in May 2018, it provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the Act for health and social care professionals in all settings. There are detailed chapters on key parts of the Act including: The principles, mental capacity assessments, best interests decisions, restraint, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), advocacy (IMCA), Court of Protection, lasting powers of attorney (LPA), deputies and advance decisions to refuse treatment (ADRT). Each chapter contains references and quotes from the most recent and relevant case law and the codes of practice to the Act. The book has special dedicated chapters on: • Consent to care and treatment and the link to the Act • Safeguarding adults and the Act • The Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act interface • The use of the Act by different care providers including the police, ambulance staff, dentists, GPs, prison healthcare and CCGs Detailed information and case law guidance on specific decisions including: • Admission for care • Contact with other people • Contraception • Marriage • Sexual relations • Tenancy agreements • Testamentary capacity (wills) • Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) • End of life decisions Diagrams and charts A series of summary tables, charts and diagrams throughout the book are designed to provide at a glance information and explanations. In addition, every chapter addresses frequently asked practice-based questions asked by health and social care staff.
Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
ISBN-13:
9780955234958
Publisher:
BooksWise Publications Ltd
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Steven Richards, Aasya F Mughal
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:
Steven Bookswise
Proofread By:
Steven Bookswise
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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