The case of non-adaptive adjustment illustrated less fluidity in terms of the coping strategies utilised, little perceived controllability and a greater degree of externalizing blame. The findings give some direction to neuropsychological rehabilitation with regard to the pliable nature of appraisals and coping and their potential to facilitate adaptive adjustment.
This paper presents a case of a non-capacitous patient who was prescribed placebo medication, as a 'best interest' decision under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Good and safe effect was achieved in treating the patient's anxiety. This paper argues that in the non-capacitous patient, the principles of beneficence and justice may outweigh those of autonomy and, therefore, prescription of placebo medication should be more widely considered for this significant group of patients.
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