The Public and Third Sector Law Reports
[2013] PTSR D22
Court of Appeal
Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James and others
[2013] EWCA Civ 65
2012 Dec 21;
2013 March 1
Laws, Arden LJJ, Sir Alan Ward
Medical practitioner— Medical treatment— Withdrawal— Critically ill patient lacking capacity— Whether withdrawal of treatment in patient’s best interests— Futility of proposed treatment— Guidance on correct approach— Weight to be attached to patient’s wishes— Whether treatment worthwhile in interests of general well-being and overall health of patient—
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c 9), ss 1(5), 4(10)