In this episode, we look at the Mental Capacity Act (2005). We begin by looking at its aims and then move onto discussing the five guiding principles of the act. Following this, we go through the two-stage mental capacity test which helps us to determine whether a patient has, or lacks, capacity. For more information on the topic and on a whole host of other topics within healthcare ethics and law, head over to our website - healthcareethicsandlaw.co.uk  

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