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5 principles of the MCA (2005)

B-PLUS

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B - Best interests (principle 4)
P - Presumed to have capacity (Principle 1)
L - Least restrictive options (principle 5)
U - The right to make Unwise decisions (principle 3)
S - Supported to make their own decisions (principle 2)

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2-step capacity assessment.

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  1. Disorder of the mind or brain?
  2. If so, can they:
    - Understand,
    - Retain
    - Weigh up
    - Communicate