Anything done for, or on behalf of a person who lacks capacity must be done in the persons best interests Test for Capacity has found the person lacks.

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Anything done for, or on behalf of a person who lacks capacity must be done in the persons best interests Test for Capacity has found the person lacks the capacity to consent therefore a best interests meeting must be arranged Is it likely that the person may have capacity in the future? Yes No Can the decision or act wait until that time; consider if it is likely that the person will at some time have capacity to the matter in question. YesNo Delay the decision until that time Can you identify when the person may have the capacity? Document and discuss with relevant others You will need to evidence your decision making Does the decision involve serious medical treatment or a care home move No Yes Is there a relative /friend of individual nominated by the person to consult? No The decision maker must: Consult with all relevant others i.e. the person, Medic/GP, Carers, Allied Health Professionals, Social Care staff, Advocate/IMCA, or people who know the person really well, i.e. LPA or Deputy or Enduring Power of Attorneys'’ Identify the views of all relevant people in the persons life Not make assumptions about a persons best interests based upon the persons age, or appearance, condition or any aspect of their behaviour Consider all the relevant circumstances relating to the decision in question Involve the person as fully as possible Ensure that the decision concerns the preservation of withdrawing of life sustaining treatment, the decision maker must not be motivated by a desire to bring about death Be able to justify and evidence their decision making Ensure that other least restrictive options are always explored (please complete best interests decision record) Is there agreement that the proposal is in the persons best interests Yes Proposed action, treatment goes ahead, with evidence via the Decision Record that the action is in the persons best interests No Arrange the best interest meeting and invite all relevant parties, The decision maker must ensure that the proposed action/treatment is in the best interests of the person The decision maker needs to check if there is an advance directive, Lasting Power of Attorney [LPA] or Deputy or if there is a friend/carer of person nominated by the person to consult If it has not been possible to contact people, give details why not possible Yes Record keeping; it is important that you accurately record and evidence any decisions made with regards to best interests Is there a dispute Agreement reached Seek Court of protection ruling Version 2; Authors: Allyson Kent/ Mike Hood /Sara Johns (2010) Evidence decision making using agreed decision record Try to resolve locally YesNo As decision maker follow the checklist opposite To access Court of Protection refer to Public Guardian Mental Capacity Act (2005) Best Interest Pathway Yes Instruct an IMCA What constitutes a best interest meeting This does not always have to be a face to face meeting, as long as the decision maker follows the guidance above with all relevant others and this is documented on the agreed paperwork.