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    It is not the case that Decisional capacity is constituted by multiple discrete cognitive functions (understanding, reasoning, appreciation, expression) that can each vary independently.

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    • 1.Decisional capacity fundamentally requires integrated executive function; isolated component deficits don't determine actual decision quality.
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    • 2.The four functions interact dynamically—reasoning without appreciation is meaningless; decomposition creates artificial distinctions.
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    • 3.Empirical data show these capacities correlate strongly, suggesting a unified underlying construct rather than independent modules.
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    • 1.Clinical evidence shows patients can understand medical information but fail to appreciate its personal relevance due to specific deficits.
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    • 2.Brain imaging reveals dissociable neural systems for comprehension, executive reasoning, emotion integration, and verbal expression.
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    • 3.Practical assessment tools (MacCAT-T) successfully measure each function independently, predicting decision-making outcomes separately.
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