Decision
makers checklist
Before making a
referral for an IMCA, the following questions will be useful
·
Does the
person have a condition which is affecting their ability to make
decisions?
·
Is the
person facing a decision about
serious medical treatment or a change of accommodation?
·
or are
there
·
decisions
relating to Adult Protection Proceedings
or
·
a care/accommodation
review where it is felt that the person would benefit from IMCA?
·
Is the
person 16 years or older?
·
Does the
person lack capacity to make the particular decision?
·
Is there nobody
(other than paid workers) whom the decision-maker considers are willing
and able to be consulted about the decision?
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