Literature DB >> 8688779

Some legal aspects of mental capacity.

T Arie1.   

Abstract

This article discusses some practical matters which arise when competence to make decisions is in question. Consent, testamentary capacity, powers of attorney, the Court of Protection, "living wills," and research on people with dementia are briefly considered.

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Keywords:  Legal Approach; Mental Health Therapies; Professional Patient Relationship

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Year:  1996        PMID: 8688779      PMCID: PMC2351542          DOI: 10.1136/bmj.313.7050.156

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  BMJ        ISSN: 0959-8138


  3 in total

1.  Living wills do have legal effect provided certain criteria are met.

Authors:  S Luttrell
Journal:  BMJ       Date:  1996-11-02

2.  Consent to treatment and the mentally incapacitated adult.

Authors:  N J Turner; A R Brown; K F Baxter
Journal:  J R Soc Med       Date:  1999-06       Impact factor: 5.344

3.  Elderly patients also have rights.

Authors:  M D Pérez-Cárceles; M D Lorenzo; A Luna; E Osuna
Journal:  J Med Ethics       Date:  2007-12       Impact factor: 2.903

  3 in total

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