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Question 660
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Lasting power of attorney
Question Stem
Which statement about power of attorney is made ’s discussion of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?
Options
A
It cannot extend to medical matters
B
An individual may arrange a lasting power of attorney in the event of losing capacity
C
It can be granted only to a child of the individual
D
It is identical to appointment of a Deputy by the Court
E
It applies only after an emergency treatment decision
Explanation
the Mental Capacity Act extends powers of attorney to medical matters and that an individual can arrange for someone to have lasting power of attorney in the event of losing capacity.
Option Validity
A) the Mental Capacity Act extends powers of attorney to medical matters.
C) The individual may choose a child, trusted friend or lawyer; it is not restricted to a child.
D) A Deputy is appointed by the Court, whereas lasting power of attorney is arranged by the individual; they are not identical.
E) Lasting power of attorney is intended for loss of capacity generally and is not limited to emergency treatment decisions.
Further Reading
Saxena MRCOG-1 Basic Sciences — Principles of Clinical Practice, printed p. 4.