Capacity the law and you

 

Who and why

Until now the legal principle that no adult can consent on behalf of another has caused significant problems for all health and social care professionals with responsibilities for the welfare and well-being for those who lack capacity.  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a new framework to deal with situations in which decisions need to be made on behalf of those who lack mental capacity.

 

Its implications for health and social care professionals are far-reaching and will require new policies and procedures and changes to current professional practice.

 

Course outline

Mental Capacity Act Training is an intensive and practical training day.  Through trainer led discussions and practical case studies the issues facing health and social care professionals will be examined.  Assessment of capacity will no longer be a matter purely for the clinician.

 

Difficult and sensitive decisions will need to be made and the principles and safeguards to that process will be explored on the course.  The application and scope of advance decisions to refuse treatment will be considered.

 

Key learning points

• The Capacity Test
• Restraint and Deprivation
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Best Interests
• Advance Decisions
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocates
• New Public Bodies:  The Court of Protection and Public Guardian
• Criminal Offence
• Research

The training is provided by Bond Solon who are the UK's leading medico legal training consultancy.