Question

A 84-year-old man lacks capacity to consent to treatment for pneumonia. According to the Mental Capacity Act, what is the correct approach?

Accepted Answer

Make a decision in his best interests after the two-stage capacity test

Answer

Assume he lacks capacity because of age

Answer

Seek a court order for all decisions

Answer

Ask family to consent on his behalf automatically

Answer

Delay treatment until capacity returns

Practice question

A 84-year-old man lacks capacity to consent to treatment for pneumonia. According to the Mental Capacity Act, what is the correct approach?