Mental capacity and restrictive practice in adult care
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Which one of the below is NOT a principle of the Mental Capacity Act?
Any decision made for someone else must be in their ‘best interests’
Less restrictive options should always be considered before taking action or making decisions
If an individual is in distress then it should be assumed that they cannot reasonably make a decision
A person must be assumed to have capacity
If an individual makes an ‘unwise’ decision, they should not be treated as if they lack capacity
All practicable steps and support should be given to individuals before assessing capacity
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) helps to ensure that:
People can never make unwise decisions
Relatives take all important decisions for residents
People can plan in advance for lack of capacity
Care homes keep people safe at all times
What does best interests mean?
Choosing options the individual would never have chosen for themselves
Choosing the option the individual would have chosen for themselves
Choosing the safest option
Choosing the option the care worker would want made for them
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