Determining Capacity to Make a Medical Decision for adults

When exploring someone’s capacity to manage finances, it’s not about maths it’s about meaning. You’re checking if the person understands what money they have, what it’s for, and the consequences of their financial choices. Try asking: 💭 “What money do you get each month?” 💭 “What kinds of things do you usually spend it on?” 💭 “What might happen if rent or bills weren’t paid?” These open questions help assess understanding, retention, and weighing up information key principles under the Mental