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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Help me out peeps..
A lady said 'Marge has the mental capacity of a 10yr old'
Marge being a 69 yr old woman. My train of thought is she doesnt have mental capacity if she is mentally 10yrs of age. She has a lasting power of attorney who makes choices for (with) her
Dont mind being wrong but it just confused me tis all  |
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"Everyone has mental capacity, it means they are capable of using the brain to think, make decisions etc. Marge can think and make decisions like a ten year old "
Some people have no mental capacity so therefore need a power of attorney to make decisions on their behalf |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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What confuses me is on the surface Marge does not have mental capacity of a lady of her age.. but if u say she has the mental capacity of a 10 yr old its ok? |
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"Everyone has mental capacity, it means they are capable of using the brain to think, make decisions etc. Marge can think and make decisions like a ten year old
Some people have no mental capacity so therefore need a power of attorney to make decisions on their behalf "
None at all? Blimey! Not even enough to know if you like tea or coffee?
Is it the legal definition we're talking about here? I was going by the man in the street definition so ignore me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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capacity is decision specific.
so what needs to be decided?
if its a choice like sausages or eggs for tea the lady can make that choice as a 10 yr would.
but uf uts something more complex an op or treatment it needs simplified explaination to determine capacity.
its a complex area of law and care but you have the right to voice an opinion and it should all be in the open.
shit my brain works x better go back to work. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's inline with the mental health act and doctors have to assess capacity to ensure that the person understands decision making etc "
prob dr is last person to this properly. best interest assessor is needed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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nightmare stuff like this - some of our patients have family who make decisions for them - we try and let person make a choice themselves - would so hate to be a social worker glad im lower down the ladder - very grey area indeed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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not sure how it works and it might vary within areas etc - some decisions here need a doc - a cpn - a social worker and family agreement - and patient doesnt seem to have a say - but when you see them day in and day out you know that they are making good choices all the time - bang my head against wall so many times |
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