MCA – Assessing Executive Function/Dysfunction

Course Outline:

This course is aimed at health and social care professionals working with young people or adults. It offers in-depth exploration of the Act, focusing on executive dysfunction, enabling integration of theory and case law into daily practice.

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Act) provides the legal framework for professionals in health and social care working with people who may be unable to take decisions for themselves in respect of their care and treatment and where executive dysfunction may be a concern.

This course will explore situations which regularly come up in day-to-day practice in complex cases involving executive dysfunction. Delegates will consider how to apply the Act to a range of those situations to meet best practice standards, whilst integrating case law into those discussions.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Examine in detail the concept of executive dysfunction
Explain the importance of supported decision making and advance planning
Construct an assessment to best practice standards in line with current case law
Examine the best interests checklist and apply it to complex case studies – involving fluctuating capacity, in line with current case law and policy – especially around participation of people in decision making. And ensuring the voice of the person is heard through integration of wishes, feelings, values and beliefs
Explore how to interpret the best interests checklist in line with case law when dealing with cases around executive dysfunction
Outline when a lasting power of attorney, an advance decision to refuse treatment or a deputy may be a bar to making a decision
Consider when to involve the Court of Protection

Course Details:

Duration and CPD: 1 day | 6 hours
In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details

Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.

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