The Mental Capacity book is a perfect way of understanding the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS. The book is lightweight and binded with a plastic coil making it easy to flick through and carry around placement and university. Finished with a clear sheet and cardboard book so perfect for revision. 
 
The book consists of: 
The mental capacity act 
How mental capacity is assessed
Helping individuals make their own decisions and is the decision in their best interest
Finding the least restrictive option
Deprivation of liberty 
Advance statement and decisions
The five key principles of the act 
Assessing mental capacity – flow chart 
Mental capacity assessment example questions 
Mental capacity assessment report template 
Mental capacity quiz – questions and answers
In-depth description of DoLS
Restraint and restrictions 
How deprivation of liberty is authorised under DoLS
Urgent authorisations
Safeguards for people who may be deprived of their liberty 
When DoLS cannot be used
Questions and answers