proposed course of action, the implications of not receiving the examination, care or treatment and alternatives. Not be acting under duress there is a need to balance ensuring that – all the child/young are fully identified and addressed person’s concerns whilst not persisting in discussions to such an extent that the person feels harassed. Staff must also be aware of the possibility of undue influence from family or friends. If the child/young person does not have capacity to consent, decisions must be made in their best interests. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides structured and specific tests for capacity and a list of issues to be taken into account when determining what is in a best interests. person’s For further information, see: Individual and guidelines on consent and the Trust’s policies, procedures Mental Capacity Act. Guidance within the Advance Care Plan leaflet for professionals, within the Toolkit.
proposed course of action, the implications of not receiving the examination, care or treatment and alternatives. Not be acting under duress – there is a need to balance ensuring that all the child/young person’s concerns are fully identified and addressed whilst not persisting in discussions to such an extent that the person feels harassed. Staff must also be aware of the possibility of undue influence from family or friends. If the child/young person does not have capacity to consent, decisions must be made in their best interests. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides structured and specific tests for capacity and a list of issues to be taken into account when determining what is in a person’s best interests. For further information, see: Individual Trust’s policies, procedures and guidelines on consent and the Mental Capacity Act. Guidance within the Advance Care Plan leaflet for professionals, within the Toolkit.
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