Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what are the four criteria used to assess whether a person has capacity to make a specific decision?...

Question

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, what are the four criteria used to assess whether a person has capacity to make a specific decision?

Accepted Answer

Understand, retain, weigh, and communicate

Answer

Understand, agree, comply, and remember

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Read, write, speak, and hear

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Agree with the doctor, understand the risks, sign a form, and attend follow-up

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Understand, believe, accept, and comply

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): MCA Four Criteria Capacity Assessment