End of Life Decisions - Lessons Learned from Recent Case Law

Introduction

The end of life legal framework can be found in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and accompanying Code of Practice, Court of Protection Rules 2017, practice directions and case law.

This short webinar will consider recent case law relating to end of life care, particularly in relation to the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• The statutory legal framework
• Recent case law relating to end of life care
• Clinically assisted nutrition and hydration
• Permanent disorders of consciousness
• Pain as a relevant factor
• The role of wishes and feelings

This webinar was recorded on 9th January 2025

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