A 22-year-old woman is assessed as not having capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to make a decision about contraception. Which of the followi...

Question

A 22-year-old woman is assessed as not having capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to make a decision about contraception. Which of the following principles must guide the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A best-interests decision must be made, involving the person as much as possible, and following the principles of the Mental Capacity Act

Answer

The decision can be made by her parents

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The most effective method should always be chosen regardless of the patient's views

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Her GP should decide independently

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No contraception can be provided if she lacks capacity

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Best Interests Decision Contraception

A 22-year-old woman is assessed as not having capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to make a decision about contraception. Which of the following principles must guide the decision-making process?