Implications of the Mental Capacity Act for foot care

Kent, Allyson; King, Louise P.

doi:10.7748/ldp2011.05.14.4.18.c8511

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“…Kent and King () highlight the importance of assessing mental capacity in adults with ID when podiatrists propose interventions as part of their podiatric management plan. All interventions recommended by podiatrists require the consent of the person regardless of the level of invasion of the intervention.…”

Section: Mental Capacitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Foot Health and Mobility in People With Intellectual Disabilities

Courtenay

Murray

2015

Policy Practice Intel Disabi

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Foot disorders affect people with intellectual disability and have an impact on their ability to mobilize; their prevalence appears to be higher than in the general population. Foot problems are recognized as part of certain syndromes associated with intellectual disabilities. Bony deformities of the foot, general health disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and inappropriate footwear contribute to the development and aggravation of foot disorders. People with intellectual disability generally are disadvantaged as they do not have sufficient access to podiatric services even when foot problems are well known. Attention to people's foot health has important benefits to their health, social functioning, and mobility. Issues in the management of foot problems include awareness by carers and podiatrists of foot disorders in people with intellectual disabilities, effective communication with the person, and the assessment of mental capacity by podiatrists when proposing interventions to manage the problems. Maintaining people's mobility through active attention to their foot health has benefits not just for the persons but their access to community life and reduced costs in meeting their health needs.

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Section: Mental Capacitymentioning

confidence: 99%