In England and Wales, a health and welfare attorney asks staff to refuse a treatment for a patient who lacks capacity. What should the nurse check first?
Correct answer: A. Whether the attorney has relevant valid authority
- A. Whether the attorney has relevant valid authority
- B. Whether the attorney is the patient’s oldest relative
- C. Whether the attorney has visited recently
- D. Whether the patient has a financial deputy
Explanation
A health and welfare attorney can make decisions only when the lasting power of attorney is valid, registered and gives relevant authority. The nurse should verify the scope of that authority and any applicable advance decision. Age, visiting frequency and financial authority do not establish health and welfare decision-making power.
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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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