What are advance decisions and advance statements under the Mental Capacity Act?

This article provides practice tips from Community Care Inform’s guide on advance decisions and advance statements. Written by Sam Cox, an independent consultant on the Mental Capacity Act, the guide covers how to make an advance statement, advice on healthcare and what an advance decision cannot do. Inform Adults subscribers can access the full content here.Advance statements and advance decisions are ways in which people can ensure that their wishes and preferences are followed or taken