Abstract
This paper explores how the philosophical approaches to shared decision making and best interests manifest in English law, using the lens of two prominent cases. Both cases concern whether the best interests of a person in minimally conscious state are served by the fatal withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 3 Mar 2016 |
| Event | Capacity and End of Life Care - Ethics in Practice: 1 Georges Square, Bath Street Bristol, BS1 6BA - Clarke Willmott, 1 Georges Square, Bath Street Bristol, BS1 6BA, Bristol, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Mar 2016 → 3 Mar 2016 https://www.clarkewillmott.com/event/capacity-and-end-of-life-care-ethics-in-practice/ |
Conference
| Conference | Capacity and End of Life Care - Ethics in Practice |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Bristol |
| Period | 3/03/16 → 3/03/16 |
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Birchley, G. (2016). Best Interests and Shared Decision-making at the End of Life. Abstract from Capacity and End of Life Care - Ethics in Practice, Bristol, United Kingdom.