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The Mental Capacity Act in action.

The Mental Capacity Act framework is essential to ensuring good practice in the treatment of people in vulnerable circumstances. This case study illustrates the act in action in a multidisciplinary team setting. It demonstrates the balance between respecting fundamental rights to liberty and autonom...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 19; no. 7; pp. 37 - 41
Autor principal: Pettet, Tania
Formato: case study Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Sep2016
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