Book contents
- The Neuropsychology of Dementia
- The Neuropsychology of Dementia
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Section 1 Essential Background Knowledge
- Section 2 Diagnosing Different Types of Dementia
- Section 3 Intervention
- Section 4 Recent Developments/Contemporary Issues
- Chapter 13 Biomarkers and Imaging
- Chapter 14 Dementia and Mental Capacity
- Index
- References
Chapter 14 - Dementia and Mental Capacity
from Section 4 - Recent Developments/Contemporary Issues
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 October 2024
Book contents
- The Neuropsychology of Dementia
- The Neuropsychology of Dementia
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Section 1 Essential Background Knowledge
- Section 2 Diagnosing Different Types of Dementia
- Section 3 Intervention
- Section 4 Recent Developments/Contemporary Issues
- Chapter 13 Biomarkers and Imaging
- Chapter 14 Dementia and Mental Capacity
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter reviews the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Liberty Protection Safeguards). It reviews how to assess capacity, using the two-stage test, followed by when it is appropriate to undertake best interests meetings. Some of the main decisions are reviewed which are likely to be relevant to people with dementia, such as care and residence, managing finances, and deciding on medical treatment.
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- The Neuropsychology of DementiaA Clinician's Manual, pp. 165 - 178Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2024
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