Risk-taking and risk management in adult care
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According to the Mental Capacity Act (2005), ‘Capacity’ means:
An individual never making unwise decisions
An individual’s inability to think carefully about evidence and decisions
An individual’s ability to eat and drink
An individual’s ability to understand the information that is relevant to the decision they want to make
Which of the two statements below correctly describes a ‘balanced approach to risk management’?
A balanced approach to risk management involves weighing up the possibility that you may be sued if an accident occurs
A balanced approach to risk management involves taking into account the client’s understanding, needs, abilities and rights
Which of the following is incorrect?
Individuals should not be encouraged to take risks in a social care setting
Individuals can make informed choices about the risks they take
Everyone has a right to take risks
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