When should mental capacity be assessed in a person with dementia? You must always assume that a person is able to make a decision for themselves, until it is proved that they can’t. A person’s ...

Edward, your client of 15 years, comes into your office. Typically punctual, he’s half an hour late for this appointment. Edward explains that he got lost. He asks you to draft a codicil to his will.

A relationship with a client can change dramatically when the client starts showing signs of mental incapacity and the person with power of attorney wants to step in. Defining when your client has ...

Identification of complex co-occurring symptom burden in persons with cancer through multisite implementation of health-related social needs assessment in community oncology settings. This is an ASCO ...

Despite guidance from the FSA, confusion still reigns over risk assessment and capacity for loss. Make sure you’re on the right track with our guide on how to make an assessment. 1. Beware of the ...

In general, all adults, regardless of diagnosis or condition, should be presumed competent to consent to participation in research unless there is evidence of serious disability that would impair ...