‘The right to determine what shall be done with one’s own body is a fundamental right in our society. The concepts inherent in this right are the bedrock upon which the principles of self-determination and individual autonomy are based. Free individual choice in matters affecting this right should, in my opinion, be accorded very high priority.’
Judges:
Robins JA
Citations:
(1990) 67 DLR (4th) 321, (1987) 529 A 2d 434
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Airedale NHS Trust v Bland CA 9-Dec-1992
The official Solicitor appealed against a decision that doctors could withdraw medical treatment including artificial nutrition, from a patient in persistent vegetative state.
Held: The doctors sought permission to act in accordance with . .
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Health, Human Rights
Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.180674