Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which of the following statements about capacity assessment is CORRECT?...

Question

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which of the following statements about capacity assessment is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A person cannot be treated as unable to make a decision unless all practicable steps to help them make it have been taken without success

Answer

Capacity is a global assessment - if a person lacks capacity for one decision, they lack it for all decisions

Answer

Capacity can only be assessed by a psychiatrist

Answer

A diagnosis of dementia automatically means a person lacks capacity

Answer

Capacity can be determined by a standardised questionnaire alone

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): MCA Principles - Supported Decision-Making