The Mental Capacity Act 2005: a new framework for healthcare decision making
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What do we know about the application of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) in healthcare practice regarding decision-making for frail and older people? A systematic literature review.
In England and Wales, decision-making in cases of uncertain mental capacity is regulated by the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Act provides a legal framework for decision-making for adults (16 and over) who are shown to lack capacity and where best interest decisions need to be made on their behalf. Frail older people with cognitive impairments represent a growing demographic sector across Engla...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Ethics
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0306-6800
DOI: 10.1136/jme.2006.016972