The changing face of Capacity legislation in Ireland: algorithms for clinicians

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The changing face of Capacity legislation in Ireland: algorithms for clinicians

Murphy, Valerie E.; Gulati, Gautam; Whelan, Darius; Dunne, Colum P.; Kelly, Brendan D.
Date: 2020-03-12
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Citation: Murphy, V. E., Gulati, G., Whelan, D., Dunne, C. P. and Kelly, B. D. (2020) 'The changing face of Capacity legislation in Ireland: Algorithms for clinicians', Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. doi:10.1017/ipm.2020.7
Published Version: 10.1017/ipm.2020.7

Abstract:

Capacity legislation in Ireland is evolving. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 has been passed into law, but its main provisions are yet to be commenced. This paper compares the law and its practical implications currently and under the new legislation. Quick reference algorithms for frontline clinicians are proposed.

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