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Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

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Which of these is not a key principle of non-instructed advocacy?

The client does not instruct the advocate.

The advocate protects the principles underpinning ordinary living which assumes that every person has a right to a quality life.

People who experience difficulties in communication have a right to be represented in decisions that affect their lives.

The advocacy is not independent and objective.

A decision to marry can be made under the Mental Capacity Act.

FALSE

TRUE

Which of the following is not one of the things that advocates help individuals to do?

secure their rights

decide how to spend their money

express their views and wishes

have their interests represented

Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps.

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The decision-maker is the who is to take an action in to the care or treatment of an adult who lacks capacity, or who is contemplating making a decision on behalf of that person. Who the decision-maker is will on the person’s and the type of decision. For example, the decision-maker may be a manager or a hospital consultant.

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