The discrepancy between the legal definition of capacity and the British Medical Association’s guidelines
Differences in guidance from various organisations is preventing uniform standards of practice The emphasis in medical law and ethics on protecting the patient’s right to choose is at an all time high. Apart from circumscribed situations, for instance where the Mental Health Act 19831 is applicable,...
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| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publ.
2004
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Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2004, Volume: 30, Issue: 5, Pages: 427-429 |
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