This is a series of factsheets to clarify some of the common issues for medical professionals relating to the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - General principles (Last updated: July 2010)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Assessing capacity (Last updated: July 2010)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Advance decisions (Last updated: July 2010)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (Last updated: May 2009)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Best interests tests (Last updated: July 2010)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Lasting Powers of Attorney (Last updated: July 2010)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Court of protection and deputies (Last updated: July 2010).