A crucial factor in the care of older people is the extent to which the patient is mentally capable and able to make decisions. Look at the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and determine how the definition of...

A crucial factor in the care of older people is the extent to which the patient is mentally capable and able to make decisions. Look at the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and determine how the definition of capacity can be applied to your patients (see also chapter 7 ).