A 22-year-year-old foundation doctor is asked about capacity. Which statement is correct under the MCA (2005)?...

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A 22-year-year-old foundation doctor is asked about capacity. Which statement is correct under the MCA (2005)?

Accepted Answer

Capacity is decision- and time-specific

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Capacity is assumed absent until proven otherwise

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A person lacks capacity if they make an unwise decision

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Capacity requires agreement with medical advice

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Relatives decide if capacity is borderline

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Mental Capacity Act principles