3MB Psychiatry: Capacity and Consent
This flashcard set defines medical decision-making capacity, outlines the BMA’s criteria for assessing a patient’s ability to consent to treatment, and explains the purpose of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 in safeguarding individuals who cannot make decisions for themselves.
Define “capacity” in a medical context
A patient’s decision-making ability to take actions regarding their life
Key Terms
Define “capacity” in a medical context
A patient’s decision-making ability to take actions regarding their life
List the BMA guidelines for capacity that a patient must meet with regards to treatment
Understand a treatment’s purpose, nature and why it is proposed
Understand a treatment’s pros + cons
Understand consequences of not receiving...
What is the adults with incapacity Scotland act 2000?
Makes a decision for an individual who lacks capacity, either due to mental illness or communicative difficulty
Through power of attorney or wel...
In an emergency, treatment may be given and capacity does not need to be assessed. True/False?
True
What is the age under which someone is presumed not to have capacity at all?
12 years old
What is the age under which a child may be assessed for capacity?
16 years old
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| Term | Definition |
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Define “capacity” in a medical context | A patient’s decision-making ability to take actions regarding their life |
List the BMA guidelines for capacity that a patient must meet with regards to treatment | Understand a treatment’s purpose, nature and why it is proposed |
What is the adults with incapacity Scotland act 2000? | Makes a decision for an individual who lacks capacity, either due to mental illness or communicative difficulty |
In an emergency, treatment may be given and capacity does not need to be assessed. True/False? | True |
What is the age under which someone is presumed not to have capacity at all? |
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What is the age under which a child may be assessed for capacity? | 16 years old |
List all the criteria that have to be met to detain someone under the mental health act |
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