Question

A patient lacks capacity to make a decision about major surgery. According to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, which principle must clinicians follow?

Accepted Answer

Make the decision in the patient's best interests, considering least restrictive option

Answer

Act in the best interests of the healthcare team

Answer

Always obtain a court order

Answer

Select the cheapest treatment option

Answer

Defer any treatment unless the family consents

Practice question

A patient lacks capacity to make a decision about major surgery. According to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, which principle must clinicians follow?