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Proceed with caution: practice panel staff from Leeds primary care trust and Leeds social services
- Authors:
- DAWSON Jackie, RYAN Mick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.12.02, 2002, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Considers the case of a disabled man in care whose sister is determined to look after him in her home. His ability to make an informed choice is critical; psychiatric opinion may be needed if capacity is in question. If there is a lack of capacity, guardianship may be considered. The involvement of the intermediate care team would enable any potential rehabilitation issues to be tackled. This meeting would enable all professionals to highlight concerns and potential problems, should equipment and social care not be in place.