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The concept of informed consent is based on an individual’s basic human right to maketheir own decisions and pursue their own goals. However, a diagnosis of dementia or otherform of cognitive impairment can jeopardise a patient’s ability to give informed consent.Dr Premila Fade looks at how mental capacity should be assessed and how patients wholack capacity should be managed.