(2013) Capacity vs. Competency, May 30, 2013. Aging, Department of (Elder Affairs, Department of)
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Abstract
Capacity and competence are terms often used interchangeably. Iowa law and specifically in the context of one's right to make decisions, the difference is very important. Explanation regarding the differences.
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Keywords: | capacity, competency, nursing home, facility, ombudsman, long-term care, guardianship, old, elderly, aging, power of attorney, conservatorship |
| Subjects: | Health and medicine > Healthcare Health and medicine > Healthcare > Nursing homes and assisted living facilities Social issues and programs > Aging |
| ID Code: | 22833 |
| Deposited By: | Pat Wyatt |
| Deposited On: | 17 Oct 2016 19:01 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Oct 2016 19:01 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/22833 |