A 80-year-old woman with moderate dementia (MMSE 14/30) has been assessed as lacking capacity to decide about a move from her home to a care home. She...

Question

A 80-year-old woman with moderate dementia (MMSE 14/30) has been assessed as lacking capacity to decide about a move from her home to a care home. She has a daughter (with Health and Welfare LPA) and a son. The daughter wants to move her to a care home near her own house in Scotland. The son wants her to stay at home with increased care support. The patient has always said she wanted to remain in her own home for as long as possible. Under the MCA 2005, what principle should guide the LPA attorney's decision?

Accepted Answer

The decision must be made in the patient's best interests, taking into account her previously expressed wishes (to stay at home), and the least restrictive option should be considered

Answer

The daughter can decide whatever she thinks is best for herself

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The son's opinion overrides the daughter's as he is the eldest child

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The care home manager should decide

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The GP should make the final decision

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): LPA Best Interests and Least Restrictive Option