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The Mental Capacity Act 2005
— issues for managers of care homes and home care services | | Author(s) | Charles Hancock |
| Journal title | Journal of Care Services Management, vol 1, no 1, September 2006 |
| Publisher | London, September 2006 |
| Pages | pp 96-108 |
| Source | http://www.henrystewart.com |
| Keywords | Mental disorder ; Court of protection ; Care homes ; Domiciliary services ; Managers ; Law. |
| Annotation | The coming into force of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 has been universally welcomed by all involved in the health and social care sector as addressing a much felt need. A closer examination of certain sections of the Act give reason to believe that its implementation may be by no means as straightforward as one might believe. There are concerns about how staff will be enabled to make the principles underpinning the Act an enduring reality. The concerns around the determination of best interest are discussed, and these are examined in the context of caring for clients with complex needs. The issues surrounding the lasting power of attorney for personal welfare are discussed, and a scenario is used to explore the interaction of a range of factors. The findings give cause for concern to managers and staff in care homes and home care services. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070206210 A |
| Classmark | E: JVC: KW: N: T6: VR |
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