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QuestionChoice
The patient's capacity has not yet been assessed. You cannot assume that a patient lacks capacity. If the patient did lack capacity this would be a reasonable course of action
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Discuss with the family and make a best interest decision
QuestionChoice
The patient's capacity has not yet been assessed. You cannot assume that a patient lacks capacity.
If the patient does lack capacity temporarily (e.g. loss of consciousness) and the decision is non-urgent you could wait but in this instance that would not apply.
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b
Wait until the patient can give consent
QuestionChoice
The patient's capacity has not yet been assessed. You cannot assume that a patient lacks capacity and that healthcare professionals are entitled to make decisions for them.
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c
Take the patient for the operation immediately
QuestionChoice
In this instance, the patient's capacity has been assessed. However, a best interest decision must be made taking into consideration the views of the family members and what is best for the patient.
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e
Carry out the operation immediately, once the patient has been assessed as lacking capacity
QuestionChoice
This is the best course of action as the patient has not yet been assessed, therefore carrying out a capacity assessment would tell you if the patient can make a decision about their care.
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a
Carry out a capacity assessment
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Best interest decisions in patients who lack capacity
Topic
184
Ethics and Law
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An 80-year-old male has presented to the emergency department following a fall at home resulting in a neck of femur fracture. He appears to be slightly confused but has not yet been assessed. You need him to consent to an operation to repair the fracture.

Which one of the following is the best course of action?
a