A patient lacks capacity to decide whether to move to a quieter room. The move is likely to reduce distress, and the patient’s previous wishes support it. Which action best meets the Mental Capacity Act?
Correct answer: C. Consider the patient’s wishes and choose the least restrictive option
- A. Move the patient without recording the reason
- B. Ask the closest relative to give legal consent
- C. Consider the patient’s wishes and choose the least restrictive option
- D. Keep the patient in the current room because consent is unavailable
Explanation
A best interests decision should consider the patient’s past and present wishes, feelings, values and beliefs, together with relevant views from others. The decision maker should choose an option that benefits the person while restricting rights and freedom as little as possible. Lack of capacity does not mean that no decision can be made.
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About UK Law, Consent and Mental Capacity
UK consent and capacity law covers valid voluntary consent, adequate information, refusal of treatment, and the Mental Capacity Act principles for assessing decision specific capacity. It includes best interests decisions, least restrictive care, advance decisions and lasting powers of attorney, with capacity distinguished from mental illness, and legal capacity distinguished from clinical competence or mere agreement.
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