University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust v RS and Another: CoP 15 Dec 2020

The Trust applied for a declaration that RS lacks capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, including ventilation and CANH (that is, feeding and hydration) and for an order that it is lawful and in his best interests for ventilation and for food and hydration to be withdrawn and for such palliative care as is appropriate to be provided in order to maximise his dignity and ensure he does not suffer unnecessarily.

Judges:

Cohen J

Citations:

[2020] EWCOP 70

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Health

Updated: 11 September 2022; Ref: scu.659246