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Decision making [on behalf of mentally incapacitated adults]
 — [Part 2]
Author(s)Barbara Beaton
Journal titleEAGLE Journal, vol 7, no 3, Dec 1998/Jan 1999
Pagespp 4-7
KeywordsMental disorder ; Court of protection ; Medical care ; Law.
AnnotationThis is the second of two articles about making decisions on behalf of mentally incapacitated adults, and which formed the basis of a talk to the Conference organised by Legal Action entitled Community Care Law - Current Concerns, Future Issues, held in London on 7 October 1998. This article covers specific proposals, including continuing powers of attorney, appointment of managers, supervision of medical and research procedures, the new court structure, and public protection of vulnerable adults (POVA). (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990420001 A
ClassmarkE: JVC: LK: VR

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