Table 1.
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% |
In 16 of 40 cases (40%) there was more than one of these disputes at play.
HSCP refers to health and/or social care professionals involved in P's care.