April 10, 2025 / Last updated : April 26, 2025 Lisa Oosthuizen

Mental Capacity

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Introduction 3 Topics

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Mental Capacity 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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The Importance of Consent and Legal Permission

Making Good Decisions : The Key Elements

Lack of Capacity

Supporting Capacity and Decision-Making

Case Study : Mary 3 Topics

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Scenario Background

Reflection Questions

Key Learning Point

Mental Capacity Laws and Guidance 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Key Points at a Glance

Legislation by Country

The Code of Practice

Mental Capacity vs Mental Health

What Are The Key Principles? 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Understanding the Key Principles Across the UK

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – England and Wales

Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000

Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

Case Study : Joe 4 Topics

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Reflective Questions?

Who Should Be Involved?

Real-Life Outcome

Mental Capacity Assessment (Assessing If Someone Can Make Decisions) 7 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Why Assess Capacity?

Who Can Assess Capacity?

The 2-Stage Test of Capacity

Best Practice : How to Assess Capacity Well

When to Seek a Specialist Opinion

7 Key Concepts : Supporting the Right to make Decisions 7 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Best-Interests Decisions

Respecting the Right to Make Unwise Decisions

Involvement and Person-Centred Care

Future Planning

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)

Understanding DoLS: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 7 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Why DoLS Exists : Protecting Rights in Care Settings

What Constitutes a Deprivation of Liberty?

The Legal Safeguards Under DoLS

Minimising the Impact of Liberty Restrictions

Future Developments : Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Final Thoughts for Care Staff

Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)? 5 Topics

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What Are Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)?

Difference Between LPS And DoLS

The Three Core Questions of LPS

Where are we now ?

Case Study : Shobna and the Mental Capacity Act 3 Topics

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Reflective Questions and Key Issues

Course Summary: Understanding Mental Capacity 3 Topics

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Key Learning Points

Final Reflection

Final Assessment

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