Update to main text para 1.25 fn3, page 18: For guidance on consent see the Royal College of Surgeons’ Consent: Supported Decision-Making – a good practice guide: which notes: ‘The surgeon discussing treatment with the patient should be suitably trained and qualified to provide the treatment in question and have sufficient knowledge of the associated […]
Update to main text para 13.13¸ page 406 In his Oxford speech[1], Baker J contrasted diagnosis of brainstem activity, which can be done with neurological testing, with the extreme difficulty of diagnosing a patient’s level of consciousness, commenting: ‘The principal potential weakness is that there are no definitive criteria of awareness so that such assessments […]
Update to main text para 13.10, page 397 There has been some debate[1] as to the position where the provision of clinically assisted artificial nutrition and hydration is clearly covered by a valid and applicable advance decision to refuse treatment or has been properly delegated by a Lasting Power of Attorney[2]. […]
Update to main text para 10.20, page 324 Re CA (Natural Delivery or Caesarean Section) [2016] EWCOP 51, 8.12.2016 In another application made very late in the pregnancy, Baker J lamented the applicant Trust’s failure to follow the FG guidelines which meant there was very limited time for the Official Solicitor to make proper enquiries […]