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High Court determines that an individual, previously admitted to wardship following an acquired brain injury, lacks the capacity to make decisions regarding her health, personal welfare, property, and affairs, even with the assistance of a co-decision maker; and the court appoints a qualified professional as the decision-making representative to manage her affairs pursuant to statute.
Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act of 2015 - wardship - acquired brain injury - capacity assessment - co-decision maker - Decision Making Representative (DMR) - UNHCR settlement programme - discharge from wardship - permanent condition - healthcare needs - welfare needs - property and financial management - inherent jurisdiction - guardianship - review of capacity.
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