Ethics and Law

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15. CGA in Primary Care Settings: Mental capacity issues

29 January 2019

Assessment of mental capacity should be a routine part of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. This guide lays out the principles which govern testing mental capacity, advance care decisions and powers of attorney, along with the safeguards.

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Good practice guide

Presentation Recordings: 2021 South East and South West Thames Joint Region Meeting

05 November 2021

Presentations from 2021 South East and South West Thames Joint Region Meeting (4 CPD Points)

Members only
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Presentation

End of Life Care in Frailty: Law and ethics

12 May 2020

This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people covers legal and ethical implications.

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Trainees Weekend 2021

Live 10 June 2021 On Demand until 11 June 2022
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Trainee Meeting

G4J 2018

24 November 2018
LONDON

Geriatrics for Juniors 2018 is here! A day of practical tips & career advice for junior docs, specialist nurses & AHPs around the care of older people. November 24th in London.

Trainee Meeting

Autumn Meeting 2018

14 November 2018
LONDON

The BGS Autumn Meeting will cover the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. Our ageing population is stimulating extensive NHS service redesign to deal with the challenge of caring for larger numbers of older people both in and out of hospitals. 

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Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty

03 May 2017
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