Question

A patient lacks capacity to make a decision about surgery. According to the Mental Capacity Act which principle should guide the healthcare team

Accepted Answer

Act in the best interests of the patient

Answer

Never treat without explicit verbal consent

Answer

Defer decision to next of kin automatically

Answer

Treat only if there's a court order

Answer

Assume capacity until proven otherwise is not relevant

Practice question

A patient lacks capacity to make a decision about surgery. According to the Mental Capacity Act which principle should guide the healthcare team