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Mental Capacity Act 2005 — draft code of practice
Corporate Author	Department for Constitutional Affairs - DCA
Publisher	[Department for Constitutional Affairs], [London], [2005]
Pages	184 pp
Source	Department for Constitutional Affairs, Selborne House, 54-60 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QW.
Keywords	Mental disorder ; Court of protection ; Law ; Standards of provision ; Government publications.
Annotation	The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides the framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. The Code will provide guidance to those working with and/or caring for adults who lack capacity, including family members, professionals and carers. This draft Code outlines the Act's statutory principles, and includes in its coverage: capacity to make a decision; what determines best interests; acts in connection with care or treatment; the Court of Protection and deputies; advance decisions to refuse treatment; the relationship between the Act and the Mental Health Act 1983; protection and supervision; resolving disagreements; and access to personal information. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-061129005 B
Classmark	E: JVC: VR: 583: 6OA
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