New capacity guidelines issued

By Published On: 24 January 2019

 

Included are two aspects which are highly relevant to professionals working with clients with brain injuries:

  • The recommendation that Independent Mental Capacity Advocates who deal with individuals affected by brain injury should have specific expertise about the condition
  • Also, that executive impairment is not well assessed by a straightforward structured question and answer format, that real world observation is required.

Read more on the new guidance online at www.nice.org.uk.

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