Medico-Legal Issues in Psychiatry Exam

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Question 1 of 18

1. Question
What is the main focus of medico-legal issues in psychiatry?
- Treatment of physical illnesses
- Care and treatment of vulnerable adults
- Legal issues related to medical malpractice
- Protection of healthcare professionals from legal action
- None of the above
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Question 2 of 18

2. Question
What does the Mental Capacity Act (2005) include regarding vulnerable adults?
- Provisions for safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Provisions for the appointment of a deputy or attorney to manage finances and property
- Provisions for identifying and responding to cases of abuse
- A and C only
- All of the above
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3. Question
What is the purpose of the Care Act (2014)?
- To provide guidelines for healthcare professionals on managing mental health disorders
- To set out the legal framework for managing the finances and property of individuals who lack capacity
- To identify and respond to cases of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults
- A and B only
- B and C only
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Question 4 of 18

4. Question
What does the Road Traffic Act (1988) require of drivers?
- They must have a valid driver's license
- They must report any medical condition that may affect driving ability to the DVLA
- They must have a clean driving record
- A and B only
- All of the above
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Question 5 of 18

5. Question
What do the NICE guidelines on mental health and driving (2018) provide recommendations for?
- Managing mental illness in the workplace
- Assessing and managing the driving risks associated with mental illness
- Providing legal representation for individuals with mental illness
- A and B only
- B and C only
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Question 6 of 18

6. Question
What is the purpose of capacity assessments?
- To determine the level of support needed
- To make decisions for the individual
- To restrict individual autonomy
- To determine whether a person has a disability
- To assess physical health
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Question 7 of 18

7. Question
What is the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?
- A UK law providing guidance for capacity assessments
- An international treaty for human rights
- A tool for assessing cognitive function
- A tool specifically designed to assess capacity in relation to everyday activities
- A tool for making decisions for individuals who lack capacity
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Question 8 of 18

8. Question
What is the starting point for any capacity assessment?
- To assume the individual has capacity
- To assume the individual lacks capacity
- To use the Mini-Mental State Examination
- To focus on decision-specific assessments
- To make decisions in the best interests of the individual
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Question 9 of 18

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What is the functional test of capacity?
- A tool specifically designed to assess capacity in relation to everyday activities
- A tool for assessing cognitive function
- A tool for making decisions for individuals who lack capacity
- A tool for assessing the level of support needed
- An assessment of the individual's wishes, feelings, beliefs, and values
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Question 10 of 18

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Who is involved in conducting capacity assessments?
- Family members of the individual
- Anyone with a general interest in the individual's well-being
- Professionals with specific training and expertise
- Friends of the individual
- The individual themselves
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Question 11 of 18

11. Question
In the context of mental health and medico-legal issues, what is the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?
- To provide guidelines for marketing medications
- To outline driving restrictions for individuals with mental disorders
- To set a legal framework for decision-making on behalf of individuals who lack capacity
- To establish a court to address medical negligence cases
- To provide guidelines for managing finance and property for all citizens
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Question 12 of 18

12. Question
Which court in the UK has the power to make decisions on behalf of individuals who lack capacity?
- The High Court
- The Court of Appeal
- The Family Court
- The Court of Protection
- The Supreme Court
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Question 13 of 18

13. Question
Which UK law sets out the requirements for drivers to be fit to drive, including in relation to mental health?
- The Mental Health Act (1983)
- The Care Act (2014)
- The Road Traffic Act (1988)
- The Mental Capacity Act (2005)
- The Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
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Question 14 of 18

14. Question
What international treaty sets out the rights of people with disabilities, including the right to make decisions about their own lives and have their decisions respected?
- The Geneva Convention
- The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Question 15 of 18

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What is the starting point for any capacity assessment according to the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?
- The individual is assumed to lack capacity
- The individual is assumed to have capacity
- The individual's capacity is assessed for all decisions at once
- The individual's capacity is determined by their medical diagnosis
- The individual's capacity is determined by their age
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Question 16 of 18

16. Question
Capacity assessments should be:
- Focused on the individual's overall capacity
- Focused on the specific decision at hand
- Determined by a single healthcare professional
- Based solely on the individual's age
- Based on the individual's diagnosis
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Question 17 of 18

17. Question
Which of the following is NOT part of the functional test of capacity in assessing an individual’s ability to make a decision?
- Ability to understand the information relevant to the decision
- Ability to retain the information long enough to make the decision
- Ability to use or weigh up the information to arrive at a decision
- Ability to communicate the decision
- Ability to predict future outcomes
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Question 18 of 18

18. Question
In the case of an individual found to lack the capacity to make a particular decision, which principle should guide decision-making on their behalf?
- Decisions should be based on the individual's best interests
- Decisions should be made according to the healthcare professional's personal beliefs
- Decisions should be made according to the family's wishes
- Decisions should be based on financial considerations
- Decisions should be made according to what is easiest for the care team
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