Incapacity
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Incapacity
Incapacity (/ɪnkəˈpasɪti/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a person's inability to understand and appreciate the consequences of their actions due to a mental or physical condition.
Etymology
The term "incapacity" originates from the Latin word "incapacitas", which means "lack of capacity". It is composed of the prefix "in-", meaning "not", and "capacitas", meaning "capacity".
Related Terms
- Mental incapacity: A state in which a person is unable to make rational decisions due to a mental disorder or condition.
- Physical incapacity: A state in which a person is unable to perform certain tasks or activities due to a physical condition or disability.
- Legal incapacity: A legal status where a person is unable to enter into a contract or make decisions for themselves due to mental or physical incapacity.
- Incapacity Benefit: A type of social security benefit in the United Kingdom for people who are unable to work due to illness or disability.
See Also
- Capacity (law): The ability of a person to understand the nature and effects of their actions in the context of legal matters.
- Informed consent: The process by which a healthcare provider educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed procedure or intervention.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incapacity
- Wikipedia's article - Incapacity
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