A Mental Capacity Assessment (MCA) determines whether a person is able to understand, retain, weigh relevant information, and communicate a decision regarding a specific matter.
A formal MCA may be required when there are concerns about a person's ability to make important decisions, such as:
We begin by understanding the purpose of the assessment, the specific decision that needs to be made, and the individual's medical history. Relevant medical records or supporting documents may be requested from the family. This consultation is done virtually prior to your appointment with our doctor.
Our doctor will conduct a face-to-face assessment, to evaluate whether the individual can:
This can be done either in clinic, or at home.
Based on the assessment, our doctor will determine whether the individual has the mental capacity to make the specific decision at the time of the assessment, in accordance with Singapore's Mental Capacity Act.
Where required, our doctor will prepare the relevant medical report, certificate, or supporting documentation for legal, financial, or healthcare purposes.
Ninkatec’s doctors are accredited medical practitioners who can help with conducting a Mental Capacity Assessment for your loved ones in clinic, or in the comfort of your home.
Please view our fees for mental capacity assessment and other home care services here, or simply contact us with your enquiry.
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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA): For yourself or a loved one who has mental capacity to act. Introduced in the Mental Capacity Act of Singapore, LPA allows an individual to appoint a “donee” to make decisions on his or her behalf should the person lose mental capacity.
Deputyship: For your loved ones who have lost mental capacity but have no LPA in place, the Mental Capacity Act allows an individual – such as a family member or friend – to apply to Court to be your loved one’s “deputy” to make decisions on his/her behalf.
Ninkatec is a LPA certificate issuer in Singapore, accredited by the Public Guardian and can certify your LPA after you draft it online. Learn more about our LPA service here.
Lack of mental capacity means being incapable of making a decision about a particular matter due to an impairment or disturbance in the functioning of the mind or the brain (e.g., due to dementia, a stroke, an accident or other diseases and conditions).
A person is considered incapable of making a decision if they are unable to perform one or more of the following tasks related to making a specific decision at the time it is needed:
It is important to note that bad decisions in old age don't necessarily mean mental incapacity. Mental capacity, or the lack thereof, always pertains to a specific decision. Read our blog post to learn key facts about mental capacity and schedule an MCA effectively for your loved one.
(65) 6802 7972 (In-clinic services)Ninkatec also operates in-clinic GP services under Charazoi Medical Clinic, and home caregiver services under Noble Care Singapore. Visit our sister websites to find out more.
