Table 1 Fitness to plead and ability to make a choice rated as per treating Psychiatrist at time 1 and 2
Time 1, n (%) | Time 2, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Fitness to plead | ||
Fit to plead | 29 (78.3) | 35 (94.6) |
Unfit to plead | 8 (21.6) | 2 (5.4) |
Ability to express a treatment choice | ||
Expresses a treatment choice | 28 (75.7) | 35 (94.6) |
Cannot express a treatment choice | 9 (24.3) | 2 (5.4) |
Either unfit or unable to express a treatment choice | ||
Capable (both) | 24 (64.8) | 34 (91.9) |
Either incapacity | 13 (35.1) | 3 (8.1) |