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. 2019 Jan-Feb;62:56–76. doi: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2018.11.005

Table 1.

Frequency of various court disputes as to P's capacity.

Nature of dispute(s)a as to capacity N Percent of cases
Dispute between HSCPb and P 24 60%
Dispute between HSCP and P's family or friends 17 42.5%
Dispute between professionals (HSCP and/or experts) 16 40%
Other dispute 4 10%
a

In 16 of 40 cases (40%) there was more than one of these disputes at play.

b

HSCP refers to health and/or social care professionals involved in P's care.