An 85-year-old woman with CFS 6 and advanced AD (MMSE 6) needs hip fracture surgery. She cannot consent. No LPA or advance decision. What is the corre...

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An 85-year-old woman with CFS 6 and advanced AD (MMSE 6) needs hip fracture surgery. She cannot consent. No LPA or advance decision. What is the correct MCA approach?

Accepted Answer

Best interests decision under Section 4, consulting those close to her, weighing benefits and risks in context of frailty and quality of life

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Cancel surgery

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Family signs consent

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Only proceed with psychiatrist certification

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Use Mental Health Act

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Best Interests for Surgery in Advanced Dementia

An 85-year-old woman with CFS 6 and advanced AD (MMSE 6) needs hip fracture surgery. She cannot consent. No LPA or advance decision. What is the correct MCA approach?