The Mental Capacity Act: LPA and the General Practitioner’s Role

Ruby Lee

The Singapore Family Physician

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The Mental Capacity Act: LPA and the General Practitioner’s Role

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Author(s):

Ruby Lee

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 48 No 8 - The Mental Capacity Act

Page(s):

5 - 7

Publication date:

1 October 2022

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

This article is intended to give an overview of the proxy decision-makers under the MCA, and the roles of the general practitioner as a certificate issuer and provider of the medical report for activation of the LPA. The article will also provide a guide on certification and preparation of the medical report.