ESSAY ON: Refusal of Consent; Medical Law

Number of Pages 3

This research paper: This 3 page paper considers the right of an adult refuses treatment, even if this results in death. The paper starts by looking at the principle of the sanctity of life and when this may be secondary to patient wishes. Then the issue of advance directives is considered looking at what they are and when they may be legally binding. Case law is cited throughout to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 3 sources.


File: TS14_TEmedconsent.rtf


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