Mental Capacity Assessment Form 2026

This form guides healthcare professionals through a structured five-question mental capacity assessment for a specific healthcare decision. It opens by asking the clinician to describe the patient's understanding of their condition and proposed treatments, then moves to the "Can the patient clearly express a consistent choice regarding their healthcare decisions?" question to capture whether agreement or refusal is being communicated reliably. The "Explain the patient's reasoning process (or lack thereof) behind their stated preferences or choices." question follows to document the quality of the patient's logic, and a one-to-five capacity rating then converts that narrative into a comparable score. An optional observations field closes the form so clinicians can flag support needs or flag the case for review. After submitting, respondents see a brief confirmation thanking them for their input and noting its importance for patient care.