In 1973 a mental health practitioner would have to read 3 research papers per day to stay up to date on the latest high quality research. By 2013 that number rose to 249 papers per day.

André Tomlin, The Mental Elf

Making Best Interests Decisions: People and Processes


This research study was about professional practices in best interests decision making under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), and was carried out in 2010-11, in four contrasting areas of England amongst health, social care and legal professionals.

Author: Val Williams et al
Publication Date: 13 September 2016



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