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Competence
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Background
- Physicians do not determine competence!
- Competency is a legal term that concerns the mental capacity of an individual to participate in legal proceedings or transactions, and the mental condition a person must have to be responsible for his or her decisions or acts
- Competence is determined by a judge by a legal process
- Typically also includes guardianship and conservatorship hearings
