An elderly patient with advanced dementia is admitted from a care home with possible neglect. Which principle is paramount when deciding on safeguardi...

Question

An elderly patient with advanced dementia is admitted from a care home with possible neglect. Which principle is paramount when deciding on safeguarding actions?

Accepted Answer

Act in the patient's best interests while involving relevant authorities

Answer

Obtain legal guardianship first

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Assume capacity despite dementia

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Share information with all family members without consent

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Rely on the care home's account solely

Public health, Ethics, and Professionalism — UKMLA MCQ

An elderly patient with advanced dementia is admitted from a care home with possible neglect. Which principle is paramount when deciding on safeguarding actions?