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Mental Capacity Act 2005
Definition
From:
NICE Guideline NG108 - Decision-making and mental capacity
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is designed to protect and empower people who may lack capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It is a law that applies to people aged 16 and over in England and Wales and provides a framework for decision-making for people unable to make some or all decisions for themselves.
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