The Mental Capacity Act Quiz
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Informed consent in therapy is

  • The therapist's right to choose whether to provide psychological services
  • The client's right to choose whether to receive psychological services (correct)
  • The client's right to choose whether to disclose personal information
  • The therapist's right to choose whether to disclose personal information
  • Therapists should be aware that a client's desire for help may affect their ability to

  • Make informed choices about the help they wish to receive (correct)
  • Make decisions about their personal circumstances
  • Understand the risks and benefits of therapy
  • Seek help from a therapist
  • When obtaining informed consent, therapists should provide information about

  • The therapist's qualifications and experience
  • The therapist's personal biases and motivations
  • The benefits and potential costs and risks of engaging or not engaging in the proposed psychological activity (correct)
  • The client's personal circumstances and relationships
  • Therapists must gain informed consent from children and young people because

    <p>All children and young people have a right to express their views freely and be involved in decision-making that affects their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When working with people who may lack capacity, therapists should

    <p>Assist the client in making a decision for themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapists must consider providing information about the ______ of the activity

    <p>benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapists should provide an accessible explanation to the child or young person about their ______

    <p>work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapists should ensure that the child or young person understands they can ______ their consent at any point

    <p>withdraw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapists should make a judgment about a client's ability to give informed ______

    <p>consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice highlights the need to assist a client in making a ______ for themselves

    <p>decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Therapists should be aware that a client's desire for help may impair their ability to make informed decisions.
    • Informed consent requires providing information about the therapy process, including benefits, risks, and alternative options.
    • Children and young people require informed consent because of their vulnerability and developing capacities.
    • When working with individuals who may lack capacity, therapists should assess and support them in decision-making.
    • Therapists must provide information about the purpose of the activity and its potential outcomes.
    • An accessible explanation of the therapy process should be given to the child or young person, considering their level of understanding.
    • Therapists should ensure that the child or young person understands they can withdraw their consent at any point.
    • Therapists must judge a client's ability to give informed consent, considering their autonomy and decision-making capacity.
    • The Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice emphasizes the importance of supporting clients in making decisions for themselves, promoting autonomy and self-determination.

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    Quiz: Understanding the Mental Capacity Act Test your knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act with this quiz. Learn about the principles of decision-making, determining capacity, and acting in the best interests of individuals who lack capacity. Gain a deeper understanding of this important legislation and its implications for healthcare and legal professionals.

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