Welcome to this CPD Online module, Competence, capacity and decision-making ability in mental disorder. We hope that you find it an interesting and rewarding learning experience.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module we hope that you will have gained:

• an understanding of the ethical principles underpinning debate in this area

• an overview of the relevant legal background

• guidance on current definitions

• a knowledge of the evidence base for assessment of decision-making ability.

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