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The process of assessing mental capacity
Mary, aged 45, suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident in 2008. Due to the injury, she has been left with significant cognitive difficulties, including memory and executive dysfunction. Her family and the professionals involved in her care questioned her ability to make informed decisions in relation to a number of areas of her life.
To assess whether someone has or lacks capacity, they must fulfil certain criteria. Firstly, it must be clear that they have a ‘disorder of mind’ i.e. a specific condition or diagnosis which... more
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