Implementing Mental Capacity Act in the everyday decisions of the hospice multi-disciplinary team

The Dove House Hospice has always held Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and made every attempt to ensure that patients wishes are met. No return. By highlighting one or two patients per week whose care might be affected by the Mental Capacity Act we have added another layer in our quest to ensure that the patient receives the best and appropriate care for him, in line with his wishes, and that competent decisions are made. It has also helped staff to become familiar with the Act and apply it in real situations.The Dove House Hospice has always held Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and made every attempt to ensure that patients wishes are met. No return. By highlighting one or two patients per week whose care might be affected by the Mental Capacity Act we have added another layer in our quest to ensure that the patient receives the best and appropriate care for him, in line with his wishes, and that competent decisions are made. It has also helped staff to become familiar with the Act and apply it in real situations