Assessing decision-making capacity in clinical practice in Norway: a qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives

Assessing DMC involves variations and several challenges across the healthcare system. While the four abilities model served as a primary basis of DMC assessments in specialist care, systematic training, validated tools, and further research seem needed to improve assessment quality and better understand factors influencing assessments. Recognising the complex interplay between legal, health service, and societal factors when implementing health law reforms seems crucial for achieving their objectives.