Determining mental capacity: guidance from the courts

<b>Richard Griffith</b>, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers the approach to be taken when assessing a person's capacity to make decisions, informed by guidance from the Courts.

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British Journal of Nursing
Published
2025-03-06
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https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0084
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Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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Determining mental capacity: guidance from the courts

Richard Griffith
British Journal of Nursing
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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Determining mental capacity: guidance from the courts

Richard Griffith
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Abstract

<b>Richard Griffith</b>, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, considers the approach to be taken when assessing a person's capacity to make decisions, informed by guidance from the Courts.

British Journal of NursingVol. 34(5)
Swansea University (GB)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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