2d) Are they able to communicate the decision in any way? The question here is only are they able to communicate? You cannot enter a answer because someone refuses to or is reluctant to decide. ‘no’ Date of Assessment How was the assessment completed? Who was present, where did it happen, how did you enable the person to make their own decision? Conclusion If the answer to Q1 is yes and the Fluctuating capacity: Always consider whether – answer to any of Q2 a) d) is No then the the person has fluctuating capacity and whether – person lacks capacity under the Mental Capacity the decision can wait intil capacity returns. If this is Act 2005 the case, explain and enter reassessment date in outcomes below. Outcome: Decision / assessor signature:
2d) Are they able to communicate the decision in any way? The question here is only are they able to communicate? You cannot enter a ‘no’ answer because someone refuses to or is reluctant to decide. Date of Assessment How was the assessment completed? Who was present, where did it happen, how did you enable the person to make their own decision? Conclusion – If the answer to Q1 is yes and the answer to any of Q2 a) – d) is No then the person lacks capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Fluctuating capacity: Always consider whether the person has fluctuating capacity and whether the decision can wait intil capacity returns. If this is the case, explain and enter reassessment date in outcomes below. Outcome: Decision / assessor signature:
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