The Powers of Attorney Bill has been published and, once enacted, will introduce changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005). Here's what you should know:-
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It's quite straightforward to sign up to become a member of My Medical Choice. But just in case any potential members feel they need a little help along the way, here's a step-by-step video tutorial on how to do it - plus a troubleshooting section in case of any issues...
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A reminder to our members to give their emergency contacts (ICE) the helpline number in case of a medical emergency that involves the member being unable to communicate. The number can be found in the Welcome Pack, the Pre-op Consultation Pack, and most of our email correspondence.
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A short video explaining the basics of the My Medical Choice Consultation Pack, such as what's in it, and how to use it.
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This is covered in some depth on the My Medical Choice FAQs page, and the basic answer is: only if you’ve been an inpatient at the hospital before and the hospital already has some records on you. So, it may be worth thinking about adding your Advance Decision Notice...
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