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Capacity Assessment (Mental Capacity)

Principles and procedures for assessing mental capacity.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental HealthGeriatricsNeurologyLegal Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice
National
NICE guideline [NG108]: Decision-making and mental capacity
National
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Code of Practice
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What specific criteria should I use to assess a patient's mental capacity in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How do I document the mental capacity assessment to ensure compliance with legal requirements?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • In what situations should I consider involving a best interests assessor during a capacity assessment?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What steps should I take if a patient is deemed to lack capacity regarding their treatment decisions?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How can I effectively communicate the capacity assessment process to patients and their families?Updated: 8/22/2025
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