A 40-year-old man with learning disability and schizophrenia lacks capacity to consent to a change in antipsychotic medication. There is disagreement ...

Question

A 40-year-old man with learning disability and schizophrenia lacks capacity to consent to a change in antipsychotic medication. There is disagreement between family members about what to do. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Make a best interests decision in a multidisciplinary meeting, considering his wishes and those close to him

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Ask the family to make the decision on his behalf

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Wait indefinitely until he regains capacity

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Seek consent from the nearest relative only

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Do nothing because treatment without consent is unlawful

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Best interests decision-making

A 40-year-old man with learning disability and schizophrenia lacks capacity to consent to a change in antipsychotic medication. There is disagreement between family members about what to do. What is the most appropriate course of action?