Mental Capacity Act. (OX280423WEBINAR)

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Nigel Faiers, a qualified trainer and member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has over 30 years experience in the care, support and healthcare sectors. In 2003 Nigel formed Faiers Training Limited and moved from managing a large portfolio of care and supported housing to delivering training and consultancy for the social care & healthcare sectors. Nigel has been delivering training on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) for staff at all levels since 2006 both for his own company and on behalf of the Social Care Institute for Excellence. Nigel believes in training that is both professional and practical.

*This webinar is suitable for entire dental team, will be delivered via Zoom and an email with joining instructions and a short a guide to remote learning will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. Please log in early to check your IT supports Zoom and check that your microphone is off but your camera is on (you can upload a background of your choice for privacy) signing in using your Deanery registered name helps us to confirm your attendance. Logging onto to Webinar will be from 09:15. There will be a short break during the morning. Please email the organising Tutor if you have any questions prior to the webinar at amanda.evans@hee.nhs.uk  (07917 580686). There will be an opportunity to ask questions/interact with the speaker on the day. The programme will start promptly at 09:30 finishing by 13:00. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEBINAR LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

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To explain the relevance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) to dentistry and to help identify the key elements within the Act that impact on dental practice.

To create an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) as it relates to dentistry.

By the end of the sessions delegates will be in a position to identify the five core principles upon which the Act is built.

Understand how to assess a patient's capacity to consent to dental examination/treatment.

Understand how to make best interests decisions when the patient lacks capacity to consent. Understand the importance of advanced decisions to refuse treatment, and the role of Attorneys, Deputies and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates. (IMCA).