Withdrawing and withholding artificial nutrition and hydration from patients in a minimally conscious state: Re: M and its repercussions

In 2011 the English Court of Protection ruled that it would be unlawful to withdraw artificial nutrition and hydration from a woman, M, who had been in a minimally conscious state for 8 years. It was reported as the first English legal case concerning withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration...

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Main Author: Sheather, C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2013
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2013, Volume: 39, Issue: 9, Pages: 543-546
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