The legal aspects of mental capacity - Dimond, Bridgit (Oxford, UK ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008)
Introduction: anatomy of the act and the terms -- Legal and professional background -- Human rights and statutory principles for governing decision making -- Definition of mental incapacity -- Best interests -- Lasting powers of attorney -- Court of protection, deputies and office of public guardian -- Independent mental capacity advocates -- Advance decisions -- Research -- Protection and accountability -- Children and young persons -- Mental capacity and mental disorder -- Organ and tissue removal and retention -- The informal carer -- Wales -- Implementation, resources, and code of practice
Keywords: Great Britain; Mental Competency -- legislation & jurisprudence -- Great Britain; Informed Consent -- legislation & jurisprudence -- Great Britain