The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1993] AC 789
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
AIREDALE N.H.S. TRUST RESPONDENTS AND BLAND APPELLANT
1992 Nov. 12,
13;
19
1992 Dec. 1, 2, 3; 9 1992 Dec. 14, 15, 16;
1993 Feb. 4
1992 Dec. 1, 2, 3; 9 1992 Dec. 14, 15, 16;
1993 Feb. 4
Sir Stephen Brown P. Sir Thomas Bingham M.R., Butler-Sloss and Hoffmann L.JJ. Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Goff of Chieveley, Lord Lowry, Lord Browne-Wilkinson and Lord Mustill
Medical Practitioner
— Medical treatment
— Withdrawal of feeding
— Patient in persistent vegetative state
— Maintenance of life by artificial feeding
— Whether medical treatment
— Whether withdrawal of artificial feeding lawful