How should a detainee be evaluated for capacity to consent to treatment, and what factors might indicate impaired capacity?

How should a detainee be evaluated for capacity to consent to treatment, and what factors might indicate impaired capacity?

• A. Understanding, appreciation, reasoning, and ability to express a choice.
• B. Only consider capacity if detainee is cooperative.
• C. Mental illness, intoxication, cognitive impairment.
• D. Structured capacity assessments are never used.

Answer: (C)