The Court was asked two questions. First, whether BF, a 36 year old lady with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, has the capacity to consent to or to refuse medical treatment for ovarian cancer, specifically a total abdominal hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and cervix) with bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy and omentectomy (removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes), with a possible bowel resection and colostomy, general anaesthetic, sedation and ancillary treatment? Second, if BF does not have capacity in this regard, is it in her best interests to undergo such medical intervention such that the court should so declare?
MacDonald J
[2016] EWCOP 26
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