title: Best interests of adults who lack capacity part 2: key considerations.
abstract: Last month's article discussed the key concepts underpinning the notion of best interests. In this article the author discusses the requirements for determining the best interests of an adult who lacks capacity under the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its code of practice (Department for Constitutional Affairs 2007).
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer in Health Law, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Griffith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D063508:Social Discrimination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Balance sheet; Best interests; Discrimination; Magnetic importance; Statutory checklist