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A Casebook of Mental Capacity in US Legislation: Assessment and Legal Commentary
A Casebook of Mental Capacity in US Legislation: Assessment and Legal Commentary
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A Casebook of Mental Capacity in US Legislation: Assessment and Legal Commentary is a comprehensive resource that provides an applied and accessible approach to the assessment of mental capacity. It offers practical guidance on capacity assessment in clinical settings, reviews decision-making rights, and highlights key areas such as consent to medical treatment, welfare decisions, and financial decisions. The book also emphasizes the importance of integrating culture and diversity in capacity evaluations and includes a chapter on legal commentary. It is useful for clinical psychologists, researchers, students, and legal professionals.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
A Casebook of Mental Capacity in US Legislation: Assessment and Legal Commentary is a comprehensive and practical guide to assessing mental capacity in the United States. Written in an applied and accessible style, the book employs rich vignettes and case examples to illustrate state laws and ethical principles related to decision-making abilities across various settings.
The text begins by providing a foundational understanding of decision-making capacity as a construct, encompassing its definition, relevance, and practical applications in clinical settings such as geropsychology, health psychology, and neuropsychology. It then delves into reviewing the decision-making rights that constitute mental capacity, emphasizing the ethical considerations and potential pitfalls associated with assessments.
The case presentations and legal commentary in the book highlight key areas such as the capacity to consent to medical treatment, make welfare decisions, enter into a sexual relationship, make financial decisions, create or revoke a will, litigate and contract, and stand trial. Additionally, a chapter is dedicated to integrating culture and diversity in capacity evaluations, aiming to enhance practitioners' competence in addressing the unique perspectives and needs of diverse populations.
This casebook is designed to serve as a valuable resource for clinical psychologists in practice, researchers, and students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of capacity assessments. It is also intended for legal professionals to utilize as a comprehensive reference that outlines the specific definitions and assessments of different types of mental capacity under US law.
By providing a comprehensive and practical approach to mental capacity assessment, A Casebook of Mental Capacity in US Legislation: Assessment and Legal Commentary contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field. It equips practitioners with the tools they need to evaluate individuals' decision-making abilities accurately and ethically, ensuring that their rights and well-being are protected in legal and clinical contexts.
Weight: 368g
Dimension: 245 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367684877
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