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Frequency of capacity assessments per decision type
| Decision type | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric admission |
752 |
43.4 |
| Psychiatric treatment including ECT |
435 |
25.1 |
| Aftercare and accommodation |
111 |
6.4 |
| Physical health interventions |
174 |
10.1 |
| Legal issues |
59 |
3.4 |
| Finances, contracts, LPA, AD |
75 |
4.4 |
| Other |
126 |
7.3 |
| Total | 1,732 |
(LPA = lasting power of attorney AD = advanced directive).
