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

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 ... Read More

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 Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $58.25 Title: Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Prolonging Medical Treatment: Guidance for Decision Making, 3rd Edition by British Medical Association Publisher: Wiley Global Research (STMS) Print ISBN: 9781405159579, 140515957X eText ISBN: 9781405181464 Edition: 2007 3rd edition Format: PDF eBook	$58.25 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ