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Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Author(s)Simon Chapman
Corporate AuthorNational Council for Palliative Care
PublisherNational Council for Palliative Care, London, October 2005
Pages25 pp
SourceNational Council for Palliative Care, The Fitzpatrick Building, 188-194 York Way, London N7 9AS. E-mail: enquiries@ncpc.org.uk Website: www.ncpc.org.uk
KeywordsMental disorder ; Court of protection ; Advocacy ; Medical care ; Law ; Guides, guide books.
AnnotationWhen it comes into force on 1 April 2007, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 will have a profound impact on decision-making in palliative care. This guidance explains what the Act says and comments on how it will operate, to enable individuals and organisations in palliative care to understand how they should prepare for its implementation. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-051026503 B
ClassmarkE: JVC: IQ: LK: VR: 69N

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