The Court of Appeal has now given its reasons ([2019] EWCA Civ 1215) for its decision in Re AB to overturn the decision of Lieven … Read More ›
Tag: medical treatment
In United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust v CD [2019] EWCOP 24, Francis J has grappled with a subject that has been perennially difficult for practitioners: … Read More ›
If proof were needed that Bland has politely been consigned to the history books, it can be found in the decision in Royal Bournemouth and … Read More ›
In A Clinical Commissioning Group v P (Withdrawal of CANH) [2019] EWCOP 18, MacDonald J gave a detailed judgment to explain why he endorsed an … Read More ›
University Hospitals of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust v J (Medical Treatment: Best Interests) [2019] EWCOP 16 concerned whether it was in the best interests … Read More ›
The decision of Lieven J in East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust v PW [2019] EWCOP 10[1] is of importance for its reminder of the obligations … Read More ›
In NHS Cumbria CCG v Rushton [2018] EWCOP 41, Hayden J has both given clear endorsement to the BMA/RCP guidance on decisions about clinically assisted … Read More ›
The British Medical Association and Royal College of Physicians have published today (12 December) guidance (endorsed, unusually but importantly, by the General Medical Council) on … Read More ›
The GMC is consulting on revised consent guidance, which outlines what doctors should consider when discussing treatment and care with patients. According to the GMC: “The updated guidance … Read More ›
The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland have just (1 October) published guidance on anaesthesia and peri-operative care for Jehovah’s Witnesses and patients … Read More ›