# A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005

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- Authors: [Matthew Graham](https://www.bookquiver.com/matthew-graham), [Jakki Cowley](https://www.bookquiver.com/jakki-cowley), [Alex Ruck Ruck Keene](https://www.bookquiver.com/alex-ruck-ruck-keene)
- Publisher: jessica_kingsley_publishers
- ISBN: 978-18-4905-520-8
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2015-05-21
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

This book provides a theory-to-practice breakdown of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and what its implications are for health and social care workers. Informative and accessible, it provides a clear depiction of the ethos behind the Act and offers instruction for its effective, lawful and person-centred application. This practical guide describes how to assess capacity and what a good assessment of capacity should look like, how to deal with conflicts and dilemmas, and the role of legal authority in decision-making. A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is an invaluable resource for any health and social care professionals working with individuals who lack decision-making capacity.