(2016) Capacity vs Competency. Aging, Department of (Elder Affairs, Department of)
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Abstract
“Capacity” and “competency” are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, under Iowa law and specifically within the context of an individual’s rights to make his/ her own decisions, there is a very important difference between the two words. An understanding of the difference between “capacity” and “competency” (as explained on this fact sheet) is essential to determine whether an individual’s consent is valid.
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Keywords: | capacity, competency, consent, competent, guardianship, conservator, elderly, elder, nursing, home, tenant, old, mental, |
| Subjects: | Health and medicine Health and medicine > Family planning Health and medicine > Healthcare Health and medicine > Healthcare > Mental health Health and medicine > Healthcare > Nursing homes and assisted living facilities Social issues and programs Social issues and programs > Aging Social issues and programs > Family |
| ID Code: | 21965 |
| Deposited By: | Pat Wyatt |
| Deposited On: | 27 Apr 2016 16:48 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Apr 2016 16:48 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/21965 |