Which of the following are Principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)? There is a presumption of mental capacity unless proven otherwise All practical steps should be taken to help the person reach their own decision before they are to be treated as incapable The right to make an eccentric or unwise decision Any acts done for a person lacking mental capacity should be done in their "best interests" Consideration should be given as to whether the desired outcome can be achieved in a less restrictive way All of the above

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Which of the following are Principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)? There is a presumption of mental capacity unless proven otherwise All practical steps should be taken to help the person reach their own decision before they are to be treated as incapable The right to make an eccentric or unwise decision Any acts done for a person lacking mental capacity should be done in their "best interests" Consideration should be given as to whether the desired outcome can be achieved in a less restrictive way All of the above

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All of the above

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1. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) establishes a framework to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions. 2. The principles outlined in the Act include: - A presumption of mental capacity unless proven otherwise. - Taking all practical steps to help the person reach their own decision before treating them as incapable. - Recognizing the right to make eccentric or unwise decisions. - Ensuring any acts done for a person lacking mental capacity are in their "best interests". - Considering whether the desired outcome can be achieved in a less restrictive way.3. The option "All of the above" encompasses all these principles.

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