Overview

This course is likely to take approximately 30 minutes to complete and is comprised of the following elements. 

• It is designed for all primary care staff to assist with their understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how this information should be applied in their daily working lives in primary care.
• The course contains a case study and multiple-choice questions.

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• What the Mental Capacity Act covers. ​
• How to define mental capacity.​
• Why it is important.​
• What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act in primary care.​
• What your responsibilities are to your patients.​
• What your organization's responsibilities are.​
• What responsibilities the wider NHS has.​
• Where to look for more help and advice.​

Topics covered