Understanding the ‘Mental Capacity Act’ and its application in dental practice. (CPD-PICK26JUN15)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectMedico-legal / ethics
DescriptionAn appreciation of legislation protecting a small but significant number of patients, whom we are all likely to come across at sometime.
VenueRoom TBC, Forest and Vale Hotel, Pickering  View details
Date & timeFriday 26 June 2015, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerMaureen Halford  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£20.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£20.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£20.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£20.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£20.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£40.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

Insight into the Mental Capacity Act and how it impacts on the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in dental practice.

Objectives
  • Define Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty.
  • Explain how these are assessed.
  • Discuss the five core principles of the Act.
  • Apply this knowledge to work related scenarios.