Which FOUR potential causes of lack of capacity are covered under The Mental Capacity Act? Dementia Illness Bad diet A stroke Substance misuse

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Which FOUR potential causes of lack of capacity are covered under The Mental Capacity Act? Dementia Illness Bad diet A stroke Substance misuse

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Dementia, Illness, A stroke, Substance misuse

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The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) covers situations where a person's mental capacity might impact their ability to make decisions. 'Capacity' under the MCA refers to the ability to make a particular decision at a specific time, and can indeed be impaired due to several factors. Among the options, the factors, dementia, illness, a stroke and substance misuse can potentially influence capacity since they affect mental or physiological functions involved in decision-making process. Although a bad diet might indirectly affect a person's mental health through poor nutrition, it is not normally considered a direct and definitive cause for a lack of capacity according to the Act.

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Which FOUR potential causes of lack of capacity are covered under The Mental Capacity Act? Dementia Illness Bad diet A stroke Substance misuse

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