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Citation

Ayre K, Owen GS, Moran P. BJPsych Bull 2017; 41(1): 33-36.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/pb.bp.115.052753

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The use of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in assessing decision-making capacity in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is inconsistent. We believe this may stem from persisting confusion regarding the nosological status of personality disorder and also a failure to recognise the fact that emotional dysregulation and characteristic psychodynamic abnormalities may cause substantial difficulties in using and weighing information. Clearer consensus on these issues is required in order to provide consistent patient care and reduce uncertainty for clinicians in what are often emergency and high-stakes clinical scenarios.


Language: en

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