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This is not a principle of the Mental Capacity 2005 but is a core principle of the Mental Health Act.
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d
Treat all patients with respect and dignity
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This is not a principle of the Mental Capacity 2005 but is a core principle of the Mental Health Act.
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e
Treatment must have a purpose and must be effective
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This is not a principle of the Mental Capacity 2005. Patients have a right to make decisions which we may deem unwise; this can include the refusal of treatment.
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b
Right to refuse treatment
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In the Mental Capacity Act 2005, patients aged 16 and over are presumed to have capacity, not those aged 18 and over.
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c
Assume capacity if a person is aged 18 years and over
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In the Mental Capacity Act 2005, patients aged 16 and over are presumed to have capacity.
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a
Assume capacity if a person is aged 16 years and over
Concept
Chapter
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Key principles of MCA (Mental Capacity Act)
Topic
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Ethics and Law
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Which of the following is a key principle of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?
a