Consent, Capacity & the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act

This intensive one-day training programme will examine the law in relation to Consent and Capacity, reviewing the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 and ensuring delegates understand  the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and what it will mean to them in practice.

A central theme of the training includes an in-depth discussion of the legal and ethical dilemmas presented by the issue of capacity and its assessment.

You will have the opportunity to discuss specific cases with the expert trainer and get answers on how to deal with complex situations in your line of work.

Key Learning Points

• Consent and the ingredients of a valid Consent
• The National Consent Policy, 2022
• The Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015
• Decision Support Options under the 2015 Act
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Advance Healthcare Directives
• Sample Scenarios worked through

Who should attend:

All Medical, Health and Social Care Professionals who work with Vulnerable Adults and have a particular interest in having an in-depth knowledge in:

• how to properly obtain Consent,
• the current legal position around Capacity and,
• the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act.

Our training session is led by an expert solicitor and trainer and features examples and case studies to help you assess how the law applies in complex situations.