Can a family member be with them during mental capacity assessment?
Автор: Anthony Gold Solicitors
Загружено: 2025-08-29
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In this interview clip, award-winning capacity assessor Tim Farmer explains when and how family members or carers can be present during a mental capacity assessment.
Tim discusses:
Why assessors prefer to see the individual alone where possible
When a family member or carer can help provide comfort or aid communication
Why beneficiaries or attorneys are usually excluded to avoid undue influence
How assessors watch for signs of coercion and document who was present
The importance of clear boundaries to ensure fairness and integrity
This video is essential viewing for solicitors, carers, healthcare professionals, and families navigating complex capacity issues.
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