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The other issue was fluctuating capacity. The noble Baroness, Lady Fox, gave the example of her mother, who was near to death and not understanding anything, then in a very short period thereafter was completely on top of it and denied that she had ever been depressed, and always felt that she had good spirits. I think that having a system that involves five separate assessments provides adequate protection; I have thought very carefully about this. To insist on yet more tests for people in care is not required or appropriate.