Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2007):

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and decision-making: code of practice.

Full Abstract

Continuing the series of articles on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which for the most part came into force in October 2007, this article considers the significance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice (Department of Constitutional Affairs, 2007), and its implications for nursing staff. The Secretary of State is required to provide a code or codes of practice on the Act covering specified areas. A draft code was prepared and was revised that came into force on 1 April 2007. The article sets out who is bound to follow the Code of Practice and the consequences if it is ignored. Informal (unpaid) carers are not required by the Act to follow the Code but it is hoped that in practice they will do so. The Ministry of Justice (replacing the Department of Constitutional Affairs) is responsible for monitoring the Code and will revise it from time to time.

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Author information

Author/s: Dimond, Bridgit (B);

Affiliation: University of Glamorgan, Wales.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) (Br J Nurs), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 Jan 24-Feb 13; vol 17 (issue 2) : pp 110-2

Dates: Created 2008/04/17; Completed 2008/05/02;

PMID: 18414283, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Codes of Ethics - legislation & jurisprudence Decision Making - ethics Great Britain Humans

Informed Consent - ethics; legislation & jurisprudence Mental Competency - legislation & jurisprudence Practice Guidelines as Topic - standards Professional Role

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