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Capacity Assessment

A formal, decision-specific assessment of whether a patient has the capacity to consent to a procedure, carried out under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Mental Capacity Act 2005Report in 3–5 working daysFee on request

Who it is for

When to consider it

  • Concerns that psychosis or delusional beliefs may affect the decision
  • Possible cognitive impairment
  • Acute distress that may be affecting judgement
  • Clinicians who need a documented, formal capacity opinion before consent

At a glance

  • FrameworkMCA 2005
  • Turnaround3–5 working days
  • FeeOn request
  • FormatIn person or video
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What is included

What you receive

  • Decision-specific assessment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Whether the patient can understand, retain, use or weigh the information and communicate a decision
  • Formal written opinion for the surgical team
  • Recommendations on support that may help the patient decide

The process

How it works

i

Referral

Tell us the specific decision the patient is being asked to make.

≤ 1 working day

ii

Assessment

A structured assessment of decision-making capacity.

In person or video

iii

Formal opinion

A written capacity opinion for your records.

3–5 working days

Related services

You may also need

i

BDD Screening Assessment

Structured screening for body dysmorphic disorder before an aesthetic procedure, with a clear outcome for the referrer.

Report in 5 days · from £450

ii

Full Pre-operative Assessment

Psychiatric history, mental state, personality, risk, capacity and surgical suitability in one report.

Report in 5–7 days · from £650

iii

Rapid Pre-surgical Assessment

Appointment within 48–72 hours, with a verbal summary straight after the consultation.

Appointment · 48–72 hrs

Cosmetic Surgery Psychiatry

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