Law Revision Quiz

Consent, Capacity and Refusal in Adults

• Acting without consent can lead to- what?
• Exceptions to Consent? (4)
• Need to be competent to give valid consent- what does this include? (4)
• What balance needs to be made when giving patients info about a treatment?
• What are the rules with assuming competence in adults vs children under 16?

The Mental Capacity Act

• Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)- who can it be?
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)- who is this?
• Advanced Decisions- what does this mean?
• How does Mental Health Act 1983 affect AD?
• When can the Court of Protection appoint a deputy to make decisions?
• What must the decision maker do regarding involving a patient without capacity and their family?

Children and the Law

• Who are people who have Parental Responsibility? (4)
• Consent for Children- what are the main points?