Which piece of legislation was introduced to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment? Choose one option then select Submit. Remember Choose 1 option Equality Act. Mental Capacity Act. Data Protection Act. Empowerment Act.

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Which piece of legislation was introduced to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment? Choose one option then select Submit. Remember Choose 1 option Equality Act. Mental Capacity Act. Data Protection Act. Empowerment Act.

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Mental Capacity Act.

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The question asks for a specific name of a piece of legislation. The legislation relates to ensuring the protection and empowerment of those who lack mental capacity and are unable to make independent decisions regarding their care and treatment. It is necessary to know that the options provided include names of existing legislation. A basic knowledge of common legislation in health and care specially pertaining to mental capacity is helpful. The "Mental Capacity Act" is a piece of UK legislation that aims to protect and empower individuals to make decisions for themselves or to safeguard those who lack the capacity to make these decisions unaided. Whilst the other Acts listed also play critical roles in various arenas, they do not specifically target the group detailed in the question, demonstrating the importance of a firm understanding of this particular field of legislation.

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