End-of-life decision-making for people in a minimally conscious state: A review of the application of the mental capacity act 2005

This article provides an overview of key MCA sections applied in such end-of-life MCS cases and reviews seminal cases elucidating how the Act has been applied. It further describes the evolution of how courts have interpreted the doctrine of best interests when considering withholding or withdrawing CANH and other life-sustaining treatments.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research