RyanMorgan, Tracey
A Concise Guide to the Mental Capacity Act: Basic Principles in Practice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032070599
- author:
- RyanMorgan, Tracey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Concise Guide to the Mental Capacity Act Basic Principles in Practice by Tracey Ryan-Morgan provides a clear introduction to the complexities of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). This practical guide brings together clinical neuropsychology expertise with legal commentary, offering an easy-to-understand resource for professionals working within its parameters. The book includes learning summaries, flowcharts, checklists, and web references, as well as illustrative case examples that highlight areas of complexity often encountered in everyday practice. The book is designed to support trainee nurses, doctors, paramedics, social workers, lawyers, psychologists, and health and social care support workers, as well as experienced professionals who face mental capacity issues in their daily work. With its focus on practical application and real-world examples, this guide helps professionals navigate the complexities of the Mental Capacity Act. By providing a comprehensive overview of the main principles and presumptions of the MCA (2005), this book is an essential resource for anyone working with individuals who may require support with decision-making capacity.