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Deputy
Definition
From:
NICE Guideline NG108 - Decision-making and mental capacity
A person appointed by the Court of Protection who is authorised to make decisions (relating to the person's health, welfare, property or financial affairs) on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity and who cannot make a decision for themselves at the time it needs to be made.
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