Decisions at the end of life: 'The inimitable hallmark of the lawyer'?

Mary Donnelly

doi:10.1093/MEDLAW/FWX050

Decisions at the end of life: 'The inimitable hallmark of the lawyer'?

Mary Donnelly

School of Law

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Abstract

THIS case commentary analyses the application of the best interests standard in section 4 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by the Court in the decision in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board v RY (by his litigation friend the official solicitor) and CP [2017] EWCOP 2. It evaluates the way in which the law impacted on how clinical decisions in respect of RY were made and identifies systemic concerns arising from the case.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	531-540
Number of pages	10
Journal	Medical Law Review
Volume	26
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/MEDLAW/FWX050
Publication status	Published - 2018

Keywords

Best interests
Clinical decision-making
End-of-life
Role of family
Sanctity of life
Wishes and feelings

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Decisions at the end of life: 'The inimitable hallmark of the lawyer'?

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