Full Record

1. Introduction -- 2. What is the solicitor?s role in capacity assessment? -- 3. What is ?capacity?? -- 4. Key principles -- 5. Indicators of lack of capacity ? Warning bells and Red flags! -- 6. Communication with client -- 7. Solicitor?s records of initial capacity assessment -- 8. When to refer and to whom? -- 9. What to include in the referral letter? -- 10. How to raise the issue with the client? -- 11. Making the final legal judgment when the clinical capacity assessment is available. -- 12. When to seek the appointment of a substitute decision-maker? -- 13. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Different Capacity Tests -- Appendix B. Capacity Worksheet for Lawyers -- Appendix C. Techniques Lawyers Can Use to Enhance Client Capacity -- Appendix D. Sample letter/s of referral -- Appendix E. Extract from the Law Society?s Client Capacity Guidelines: Civil and Family Law Matters (September 2003) -- Appendix F. Resources