title: The Mental Capacity Act 1: advance decisions.
abstract: This is the first of a two-part unit on the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Part 1 outlines the act's key principles and implications. Healthcare professionals' responsibilities are examined in relation to advance decisions.
authors.affiliation: The Prostate Cancer Charity.
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lynch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom