Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

The Mental Capacity Amendment Bill is unlikely to come into force until early 2020. In the interim healthcare professionals continue to be bound by the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This masterclass will consider how the current Mental Capacity Act applies to day-to-day practice; with a focus on capacity; consent and best interest assessments and how these can protect the healthcare practitioner and improve patient care. Delegates will have the opportunity to raise issues and concerns specific to their own practice. This session will enhance a practitioner's understanding of the principles and how to apply them in practice.