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(pertaining to the field of medical law) When an adult is unable to make decisions, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 states that any choice regarding their medical care or treatment should be made based on what is best for the patient. The decision will be made by the appropriate healthcare professional or, in case of disagreement, by the courts or a court-appointed representative (not by the patient's relatives). When making the decision, the decision-maker is instructed under section 4 to take into account several aspects, including as the person's history and current desires and emotions, as well as the beliefs and values that would likely impact their decision if they were capable of making it. If feasible and suitable, the decision-maker should also seek input from those responsible for the patient's care or who have a vested interest in their well-being. In certain countries, such as the USA, it is worth mentioning that the "best interests" test can be replaced by the *substituted judgment approach.
(pertaining to the field of medical law) When an adult is unable to make decisions, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 states that any choice regarding their medical care or treatment should be made based on what is best for the patient. The decision will be made by the appropriate healthcare professional or, in case of disagreement, by the courts or a court-appointed representative (not by the patient's relatives). When making the decision, the decision-maker is instructed under section 4 to take into account several aspects, including as the person's history and current desires and emotions, as well as the beliefs and values that would likely impact their decision if they were capable of making it. If feasible and suitable, the decision-maker should also seek input from those responsible for the patient's care or who have a vested interest in their well-being. In certain countries, such as the USA, it is worth mentioning that the "best interests" test can be replaced by the *substituted judgment approach.
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