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module 1 subtitle
Placing the ADRT Specialist Guidance
in Context
1.Introduction
2.Mental Capacity Act 2005
3.Duty of Care and Legal Requirements
4.Frequently Asked Questions
a. The Format of an ADRT?
b. Ethical Dilemma - 2
c. Refusing Life - Sustaining Treatment?
d. Personal Reflection - 4
e. Distributing an ADRT?
f. Relationship of the Mental Capacity Act to the Mental Health Act?
g. Is an ADRT legal?
h. Handling Emergencies?
i. Clinical Scenario - 4: Consent to healthcare treatment-blood transfusion
j. Conscientious Objection?
5.End of Module Quiz
Section 4 - Frequently Asked Questions  
 Conscientious Objection to caring for a person with an ADRT
  • Health and Social Care Professionals should make their views clear
  • Option to transfer care should be explored, if feasible
  • Beliefs of staff should be respected, but they can not abandon patients (duty of care)
Court of Protection can direct actions if no agreement can be made
Additional Information: ADRT National Guide - p:26 - 9.61
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