Feb 29, 2024 · This topic reviews the definition of capacity, predictors of impaired capacity, when and how to assess capacity, and how to incorporate an assessment of capacity into clinical judgments …

Decision-making capacity must be assessed for a specific decision and cannot be inferred to be present or absent on the basis of the patient’s diagnosis.

Feb 16, 2025 · Comprehensive guide on mental capacity assessment principles, tools, and legal implications for healthcare professionals and caregivers.

Oct 31, 2023 · Capacity is a clinical assessment that can be supported by standardized measures. Determining capacity requires a careful and individualized assessment of a patient’s understanding …

Feb 3, 2023 · As part of an OSCE station, you may be required to assess mental capacity or discuss with an examiner how you would approach capacity assessment in a specific scenario. This guide …

Mar 28, 2023 · In this episode, define what is a capacity assessment and determine what clinical situations a capacity assessment is appropriate.

Capacity is commonly defined as a person’s ability to understand the infor-mation relevant to making a personal decision in a specific domain and to appreciate reasonably fore-seeable consequences of …

Jan 21, 2025 · This blog post explores the concept of capacity assessment, its key elements, decision-making abilities, and available tools, providing a comprehensive guide for primary care professionals.

The approach to assessing capacity can start with choosing one of two basic questions – ‘What capacity is already in place?’ or, ‘How should it be and what is missing?’, and the choice will determine how …

Any physician can evaluate capacity, and a structured approach is best. Several formal assessment tools are available to help with the capacity evaluation. Consultation with a psychiatrist may be …