CRF 01.06.23 Capacity, Dr Phyllida Roe, Psychiatrist, SLAM
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1Summary
Join Dr Phyllida Roe, a reputable Psychiatrist from SLAM, in an informative session on capacity. Understand capacity better, and learn why it is essential medical professionals need to be aware of it, in order to protect the rights and welfare of their patients. This session is specifically designed to benefit medical professionals. Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your knowledge and skill in this area of expertise.
Learning objectives
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To be able to differentiate between mental capacity and competence.
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To gain an understanding of how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to medical practice.
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To become familiar with the guidance specific to protecting vulnerable adults with regards to capacity.
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To understand the legal implications of decisions relating to lack of capacity.
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To learn assessment techniques used to determine capacity and best practice in decision making.