... in question at the time it needs to be made? In assessing an individuals ability to make a decision the following areas need to be explored: Admission under MHA legislation should be a last resort and informal admission is usually appropriate when the competent child, young person or person...

...Paul Willner Purpose The terms capacity and competence are often used interchangeably, but are actually distinct. This aim of this paper is to clarify the application of these terms, and to illustrate some of the practical benefits of distinguishing them. Design/methodology/approach...