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Adults with incapacity: code of practice for medical practitioners 2025

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The document is a monitoring report by the Mental Welfare Commission regarding unannounced visits to care homes and hospitals under Part 5 of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. It aims to ensure that treatment for individuals lacking capacity is lawful and ethical, highlighting findings from visits conducted between July 2011 and November 2012. The report reveals compliance issues with Section 47 certificates, which authorize medical treatment for those unable to consent, noting that while 79% of individuals had such certificates, many were invalid or improperly completed. Recommendations include improving staff training on the Act, ensuring proper documentation, and adhering to best practices in treatment planning and decision-making regarding Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) orders.

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