Diploma of Legal Medicine Practice Questions - Diploma of Legal Medicine (DLM FFLM) Exam - Diploma of Legal Medicine Practice Questions - Diploma of Legal Medicine (DLM FFLM) Exam

Question 1

Under Section 1 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England & Wales), which of the following represents a core statutory principle when evaluating an adult's decision-making capacity?

A person must be presumed to lack capacity if they make an eccentric or unwise decision. A person must be assumed to have capacity unless it is established that they lack capacity. A healthcare professional may declare lack of capacity based solely on a diagnosis of severe dementia. Best interests decision-making supersedes the requirement to assess capacity in non-emergency settings.

Correct Answer:

A person must be assumed to have capacity unless it is established that they lack capacity.

Question 2

A 72-year-old woman with mild vascular cognitive impairment refuses a recommended elective hip replacement. When performing the two-stage functional test of capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which requirement must be demonstrated to establish incapacity?

The patient is unable to retain information for at least 24 hours post-consultation. The patient's inability to make the decision is directly caused by an impairment of, or disturbance in the functioning of, the mind or brain. The patient fails to agree with the consensus medical opinion regarding surgical benefit. The patient has been formally declared incapable by a court-appointed Deputy prior to the consultation.

Correct Answer:

The patient's inability to make the decision is directly caused by an impairment of, or disturbance in the functioning of, the mind or brain.

Question 3

A 58-year-old male lacking capacity following a severe traumatic brain injury requires a decision regarding long-term feeding tube placement. According to Section 4 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, how must the clinical team determine 'best interests'?

By relying exclusively on the clinical judgment of the lead consultant surgeon. By selecting the option that minimizes immediate NHS financial expenditure. By considering the patient's past and present wishes, feelings, beliefs, and consulting relevant family or carers. By applying an objective standard focused solely on maximizing statistical life expectancy.

Correct Answer:

By considering the patient's past and present wishes, feelings, beliefs, and consulting relevant family or carers.

Question 4

An adult patient with early ALS executes an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) refusing mechanical ventilation in the event of respiratory failure. Under Section 25 of the MCA 2005, what legal requirement is mandatory for this ADRT to be valid and applicable to life-sustaining treatment?

It must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) prior to loss of capacity. It must be in writing, signed by the donor (or by someone in their presence), witnessed, and state explicitly that it applies even if life is at risk. It must be reviewed and re-signed by a consultant physician every 12 months. It must be approved by an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) before execution.

Correct Answer:

It must be in writing, signed by the donor (or by someone in their presence), witnessed, and state explicitly that it applies even if life is at risk.

Question 5

A daughter presents a registered Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Health and Welfare for her 80-year-old mother who has mild dementia. The mother retains capacity to consent to a minor skin biopsy. Who has the legal authority to grant consent for the procedure?

The daughter, because a registered Health and Welfare LPA grants absolute decision-making power. The patient herself, because a Health and Welfare LPA only takes effect when the donor lacks capacity for the specific decision. The lead clinician and daughter jointly, acting as a statutory best-interests committee. The Court of Protection, because any conflict between donor and attorney requires judicial review.

Correct Answer:

The patient herself, because a Health and Welfare LPA only takes effect when the donor lacks capacity for the specific decision.

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