As stated in this Fact Sheet, a person has legal capacity to make a particular decision when they are able to do all of the following:
- Understand the facts involved
- Understand the treatment choices
- Understand how the consequences of treatment affect them
- Retain the information and recall the details
- Weigh up the consequences of those choices, including the choice to refuse treatment
- Communicate their decision and understanding of its implications
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