University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust v RR: CoP 9 Aug 2019

The Court was asked to make declarations in relation to a young man specifically in relation to easing his passing. Specifically, his capacity to make decisions around his care for himself; and, secondly, if he lacks capacity, to consider and, if appropriate, approve a palliative care plan to allow him to die, (which is likely to be in the next few days), with the minimum of pain and stress.

Citations:

[2019] EWCOP 46

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Health, Agency

Updated: 25 November 2022; Ref: scu.642849