As individuals, most of us have the right to make our own choices, no matter how sensible or otherwise they may turn out to be! However, for some people, medical conditions may affect their cognitive abilities and it could be determined that these individuals are no longer able to make their own decisions.

This Mental Capacity Act course, developed by healthcare industry training specialists Espirita, addresses the intricacies of assessing mental capacity and the legalities surrounding this area of healthcare. The course explores: the five main principles of mental capacity; the importance of consent; Duty of Care; and the legal mediums by which a person’s power to decide for themselves may be diminished, should it be decided they are incapable of their own personal care.