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 (D)</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 (B)</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

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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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