The "Right" to refuse treatment.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q1 LAW

Medicine, Science and the Law Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI:10.1177/00258024221140660

Benjamin Andoh

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Abstract

The "right" of an adult patient with capacity to refuse treatment has been very well recognized by the courts over the years. Recently, it was the central issue in this recent case, PH (by his litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) v Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board ([2022] EWCOP 16). This paper briefly reviews the case and goes on to present the author's views on the general "right" to refuse treatment and the meaning of "right" in the expression, "the right to refuse treatment". It then points out other relevant matters worth noting.

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拒绝治疗的“权利”。

多年来，法院非常认可有能力拒绝治疗的成年患者的“权利”。最近，PH(由他的诉讼朋友，官方律师)诉Betsi Cadwaladr大学卫生委员会([2022]EWCOP 16)，这是最近这个案件的核心问题。本文简要回顾了该案，并对一般拒绝治疗的“权利”以及“拒绝治疗权”中“权利”的含义提出了自己的看法。然后指出其他值得注意的有关事项。

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Medicine, Science and the Law 医学-医学：法

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

6.70%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Medicine, Science and the Law is the official journal of the British Academy for Forensic Sciences (BAFS). It is a peer reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the knowledge of forensic science and medicine. The journal aims to inform its readers from a broad perspective and demonstrate the interrelated nature and scope of the forensic disciplines. Through a variety of authoritative research articles submitted from across the globe, it covers a range of topical medico-legal issues. The journal keeps its readers informed of developments and trends through reporting, discussing and debating current issues of importance in forensic practice.