Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act 2015 - SBHI

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The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act was signed into law in December 2015. The Act means all adults have the right to play an active role in decisions that affect them. These decisions can be about their personal welfare, including health and social care, and their property and affairs.

The 2015 Act brings about important changes for people who require support to make decisions and for anyone interacting with them, including healthcare workers.

Assisted Decision Making – Frequently Asked Questions – HSE.ie

 

What Will You Learn?

  • Learn about the Act
  • Find out what it means to you
  • Find out your rights

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Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act 2015
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act was signed into law in December 2015. However, it is not yet fully commenced. The current plan is for full commencement in June 2022. The Act recognises that, as far as possible, all adults have the right to play an active role in decisions that affect them. These decisions can be about their personal welfare, including health and social care, and their property and affairs. The 2015 Act brings about important changes for people who require support to make decisions and for anyone interacting with them, including healthcare workers. 

  • Lesson 1
    08:48

Material Includes

  • Link to HSE website

Requirements

  • Internet, Laptop, Phone, Tablet

Audience

  • Staff, Members, Families and general population

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