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   What does 'best interests' mean?

   • It provides a framework for making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the capacity to make decisions themselves. One of the key principles outlined in the MCA 2005 is the concept of ‘best interests’. This ensures that any decision made, or action taken, for someone who lacks capacity is done with their welfare in mind.

   2.5 Explain ‘best interests’ as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005

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   What are the best interests of a person?

   • 4. Best interests: any act done or decision made for, or on behalf of, a person who lacks capacity must be done or made in his or her best interests. 5. The less restrictive option: before the act is done, or the decision is made, regard must be had as to whether the purpose can be efectively achieved in

   Best interests decision-making for adults who lack capacity

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   What is the best interests principle?

   • It is important for the application of the MCA to have a fundamental understanding of the best interests principle. If a person has been assessed as lacking capacity then any action taken, or any decision made for, or on behalf of that person, must be made in his or her best interests (principle 4).

   MCA: Best interests principle - Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

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   Do you know how to make a best interests decision?

   • It can give a comforting glow to think that we’re making decisions in someone’s best interests, but lots of people in health and social care don’t actually know how to go about making a best interests decision. People have an idea it’s something to do with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), but often don’t know what that would look like in practice.

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   What is a 'best interests' process?

   • The term ‘best interests’ refers to the process used to make decisions for individuals who are unable to do so themselves. The MCA provides guidance to help determine what is genuinely beneficial for the person involved. It’s not simply what someone else thinks is best, but rather a structured process considering the individual’s unique situation.

   2.5 Explain ‘best interests’ as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005

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   What is a best interests checklist?

   • Section 4 of the Mental Capacity Act has a best interests checklist. This outlines what someone needs to consider before taking an action or making a decision for you while you lack capacity. They should: Consider your wishes and feelings. This means your current wishes and those you expressed before losing capacity to make the decision.

   Best interests - legal information - Mind

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2. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › qs194Quality statement 4: Best interests decision making ... - NICE

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   Aug 11, 2020 · When a person lacks capacity to make a particular decision at the time the decision needs to be made, all actions and decisions taken by practitioners must be in the person's best interests. This principle covers all aspects of financial, personal welfare and healthcare decision making and actions.

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   Health professionals must act in your best interests before taking certain steps that affect your care and treatment. The Mental Capacity Act has a best interests checklist, which outlines what health professionals need to consider before taking an action or decision for you while you lack capacity.

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   Sep 19, 2024 · What Are ‘Best Interests’? The term ‘best interests’ refers to the process used to make decisions for individuals who are unable to do so themselves. The MCA provides guidance to help determine what is genuinely beneficial for the person involved.

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   4. Best interests: any act done or decision made for, or on behalf of, a person who lacks capacity must be done or made in his or her best interests. 5. The less restrictive option: before the act is done, or the decision is made, regard must be had as to whether the purpose can be effectively achieved in

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   Jun 15, 2024 · In health and social care, “best interests” refer to decisions made on behalf of individuals who cannot make those decisions themselves. This guide helps professionals ensure that they act in the most appropriate way for the person’s welfare.

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   Jul 31, 2016 · We’ve all got used to the phrase ‘best interests’. It can give a comforting glow to think that we’re making decisions in someone’s best interests, but lots of people in health and social care don’t actually know how to go about making a best interests decision.

9. www.scie.org.uk › mca › practiceBest interests principle - SCIE

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   What is ‘best interests’? The MCA provides a non-exhaustive checklist of factors that decision-makers must work through in deciding what is in a person’s best interests. Some of the factors to take into consideration are: Do not discriminate.