Grandpa on a Skateboard: The practicalities of assessing mental capacity and unw

Description: Grandpa on a Skateboard by Tim Farmer Grandpa on a Skateboard is the first practical book for health and legal professionals that simplifies and explains Mental Capacity assessments. Through the use of real life case studies and by providing clear, jargon free guidance it demystifies the assessment process and answers questions that other literature on the topic does not address. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Mental Capacity Act (2005) provides health and legal professionals with an academic framework to assess and evaluate an individuals ability to make a decision, but in practice, mental capacity assessments are often misunderstood and poorly conducted.Grandpa on a Skateboard is a practical book for health and legal professionals that uses real-life case studies and provides clear, jargon-free guidance to simplify and explain the assessment process. It has helped thousands of practitioners understand and improve their assessments of mental capacity. This fully updated third edition also covers virtual assessments using video conferencing tools and how to deal with fluctuating mental capacity.This book will:• Cut through the jargon and clarify the assessment process• Give you the confidence and ability to conduct robust assessments• Show how to set the threshold of understanding that is necessary for every assessment• Enable you to record your assessments appropriately so they stand up to legal scrutiny• Help you achieve the optimum outcome for those in your charge Author Biography Tim Farmer is an award-winning author and expert witness specialising in the assessment of mental capacity. He believes that the individual should be central to the assessment of capacity and that everyone has a right to be the best that they can be. Considered to be one of the leading experts in the field Tim regularly trains legal, health and financial professionals in the assessment of mental capacity and is recognised by both the Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian. He has assessed thousands of individuals both in the UK and abroad, including members of governments and royal families. Table of Contents Introduction SECTIONThe Boring Yet Essential StuffA very brief overview of the Mental Capacity Act The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act A brief overview of the two-stage test for mental capacity Applying the Mental Capacity Act What is not covered by the Mental Capacity Act? What age groups are covered by the Mental Capacity Act? Who can assess mental capacity? Setting the Threshold of Understanding The CMSL Principle Setting the bar Best interest v unwise decisions Capacity is time and item specific Fluctuating capacity Delirium SECTIONSetting the assessmentThe referral process: identifying the decision to be addressed Gathering the information Engaging with the patient When and where to assess Asking the right questions Engaging with the patient/clientLive video-link assessments SECTIONThe two-stage test: breaking it down step by stepWhat is the two-stage test? The diagnostic test The functional test The Causative Nexus Administering the functional test Understanding information relevant to the decision being made Retaining information relevant to the decision being made Defining an unwise decision Communicating the decision Understanding v Communication Recording your assessment Youve done your assessment: what now? SECTIONThe most common mistakes when assessing mental capacityNot being specific about the decision in question Using the wrong tests Assuming a lack of capacity or blanket capacity Asking the wrong questions Making a moral judgementFailure to validate information SECTIONAdditional resourcesReport template Anonymised report Referral Form AppendixThe two-stage test What Next?Acknowledgements Review "I would highly recommend this excellent book. An engaging and easy to read practical guide to the assessment of capacity, it uses everyday case studies to help demystify the assessment process. A must read for everybody who assesses mental capacity or needs to understand the process of assessment further".Baroness Finlay, Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum"Relevant to all nurses, in particular those working in the field of mental health, learning disabilities and with older adults . . . an essential text for student nurses . . . It would be a dream for those studying the subject, but more importantly it will teach the practitioners of the future some key lessons that will improve the way we deliver services in a thoughtful and measured way".The Nursing Times"A very practical guide to the process of assessing mental capacity in individuals over 16 . . . Section 3 alone is worth the money for the whole book!"LawSkills – reviewed by Laura Banks (Solicitor and visiting Lecturer for University of Law and also Birmingham City University) Long Description The Mental Capacity Act (2005) provides health and legal professionals with an academic framework to assess and evaluate an individuals ability to make a decision, but in practice, mental capacity assessments are often misunderstood and poorly conducted. Grandpa on a Skateboard is a practical book for health and legal professionals that uses real-life case studies and provides clear, jargon-free guidance to simplify and explain the assessment process. It has helped thousands of practitioners understand and improve their assessments of mental capacity. This fully updated third edition also covers virtual assessments using video conferencing tools and how to deal with fluctuating mental capacity. This book will: - Cut through the jargon and clarify the assessment process - Give you the confidence and ability to conduct robust assessments - Show how to set the threshold of understanding that is necessary for every assessment - Enable you to record your assessments appropriately so they stand up to legal scrutiny - Help you achieve the optimum outcome for those in your charge Review Quote "I would highly recommend this excellent book. An engaging and easy to read practical guide to the assessment of capacity, it uses everyday case studies to help demystify the assessment process. A must read for everybody who assesses mental capacity or needs to understand the process of assessment further". Baroness Finlay, Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum "Relevant to all nurses, in particular those working in the field of mental health, learning disabilities and with older adults . . . an essential text for student nurses . . . It would be a dream for those studying the subject, but more importantly it will teach the practitioners of the future some key lessons that will improve the way we deliver services in a thoughtful and measured way". The Nursing Times "I would highly recommend this excellent book. An engaging and easy to read practical guide to the assessment of capacity, it uses everyday case studies to help demystify the assessment process. A must read for everybody who assesses mental capacity or needs to understand the process of assessment further". Baroness Finlay, Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum "Relevant to all nurses, in particular those working in the field of mental health, learning disabilities and with older adults . . . an essential text for student nurses . . . It would be a dream for those studying the subject, but more importantly it will teach the practitioners of the future some key lessons that will improve the way we deliver services in a thoughtful and measured way". The Nursing Times "A very practical guide to the process of assessing mental capacity in individuals over 16 . . . Section 3 alone is worth the money for the whole book!" LawSkills - reviewed by Laura Banks (Solicitor and visiting Lecturer for University of Law and also Birmingham City University) "A very practical guide to the process of assessing mental capacity in individuals over 16 . . . Section 3 alone is worth the money for the whole book!" LawSkills - reviewed by Laura Banks (Solicitor and visiting Lecturer for University of Law and also Birmingham City University) Details ISBN1781334854 Author Tim Farmer Pages 160 Publisher Rethink Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 1781334854 ISBN-13 9781781334850 Publication Date 2020-09-23 Short Title Grandpa on a Skateboard Language English Edition 3rd Format Paperback UK Release Date 2020-09-23 Imprint Rethink Press Place of Publication Gorleston Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781781332740 AU Release Date 2020-09-23 NZ Release Date 2020-09-23 Edition Description New Edition Subtitle The practicalities of assessing mental capacity and unwise decisions Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129983922;

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