A 78-year-old with cognitive impairment refuses a necessary blood test. Assessment shows he cannot understand or retain information. What principle ap...

Question

A 78-year-old with cognitive impairment refuses a necessary blood test. Assessment shows he cannot understand or retain information. What principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Act in best interests under the Mental Capacity Act

Answer

Advance decision invalidates care

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Next of kin gives consent

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Proceed only with court order

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Detain under Mental Health Act

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Mental capacity and consent

A 78-year-old with cognitive impairment refuses a necessary blood test. Assessment shows he cannot understand or retain information. What principle applies?