Question

A 22-year-year-old foundation doctor is asked about capacity. Which statement is correct under the MCA (2005)?

Accepted Answer

Capacity is decision- and time-specific

Answer

Capacity is assumed absent until proven otherwise

Answer

A person lacks capacity if they make an unwise decision

Answer

Capacity requires agreement with medical advice

Answer

Relatives decide if capacity is borderline

Practice question

A 22-year-year-old foundation doctor is asked about capacity. Which statement is correct under the MCA (2005)?