Withholding and Withdrawing Life-prolonging Medical Treatment : Guidance for Decision Making PDF

by British Medical Association

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An authoritative book on one of the most fundamental and contentious issues for health care professionals
Fully updated to include provisions of the Mental Capacity Act (April 2007); the latest policy on advance directives and the impact of the Human Rights Act on such decisions
Provides guidance on the appointment of welfare attorneys to make health care decisions once capacity is lost
Discusses recent cases, including Burke, baby MB, and Wyatt
Written by medical ethics professionals in consultation with the appropriate medical and legal experts and in agreement with the General Medical Council's guidelines

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