Question

A 78-year-old man with dementia is admitted with pneumonia. He is refusing antibiotics, stating he does not want treatment. The medical team needs to assess his capacity to make this decision. According to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a person to be deemed to have capacity?

Accepted Answer

To make a decision that a reasonable person would make

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To understand the information relevant to the decision

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To retain that information

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To use or weigh that information as part of the process of making the decision

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To communicate their decision (by any means)

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