CAPACITY-ASSESSMENT
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SUMMARY
Capacity is determined by whether a person can:
1. Understand the issue and decisions required
2. Appreciate the information and consequences
3. Reasoning
4. Make a choice of whether or not they can perform the task
Reference(s)
Appelbaum, P. S., Grisso, T. (1998). Assessing Competence to Consent to Treatment: A Guide for Physicians and Other Health Professionals. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
