(Ebook) Assessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers, Second Edition by British Medical Association, The Law Society ISBN 9780470757345, 9780727916716, 0470757345, 0727916718

(Ebook) Assessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers, Second Edition by British Medical Association, The Law Society ISBN 9780470757345, 9780727916716, 0470757345, 0727916718

This guide on assessment of people with some sort of mental impairment is a broad ranging report produced jointly by the British Medical Association and the Law Society. It is an authoritative statement on an important area. Its wide ranging coverage makes it essential reading for these groups. The second edition has been revised throughout to bring it right up to date with present requirements.

Content:
Chapter 1 The Law, Practice, and This Book (pages 3–12):
Chapter 2 Professional and Ethical Issues (pages 13–24):
Chapter 3 What are the Legal Principles? (pages 27–37):
Chapter 4 Capacity to Deal With Financial Affairs (pages 41–60):
Chapter 5 Capacity to Make a Will (pages 61–70):
Chapter 6 Capacity to Make a Gift (pages 71–75):
Chapter 7 Capacity to Litigate (pages 76–83):
Chapter 8 Capacity to Enter into a Contract (pages 84–88):
Chapter 9 Capacity to Vote (pages 89–94):
Chapter 10 Capacity and Personal Relationships (pages 95–106):
Chapter 11 Capacity to Consent: The Criminal Law and Sexual Offences (pages 107–115):
Chapter 12 Capacity to Consent to and Refuse Medical Treatment (pages 116–135):
Chapter 13 Capacity to Consent to Research and Innovative Treatment (pages 136–144):
Chapter 14 Practical Guidelines for Doctors (pages 147–163):
Chapter 15 Practical Guidelines for Lawyers (pages 164–173):