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Challenges in the assessment of decision-making capacity
Author(s)Barry Edelstein
Journal titleJournal of Aging Studies, vol 14, no 4, December 2000
Pagespp 423-437
KeywordsCognitive processes ; Evaluation.
AnnotationConsiderations for and challenges of developing an instrument for assessing the decision-making capacity of an older person are discussed. Experience with development of the Hopemont Capacity Assessment Interview (HCAI) is used to illustrate possible directions one might take, and raises questions on conceptual and methodological issues. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010131213 A
ClassmarkDA: 4C

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