Curtice, Martin; Two, Jessica; Packer, Jonathan
This article provides an overview of key sections of the Mental Capacity Act applied in end-of-life minimally conscious state cases and reviews seminal cases elucidating how the Act has been applied. It further describes the evolution of how courts have interpreted the doctrine of best interests when considering withholding or withdrawing clinically assisted nutrition and hydration and other life-sustaining treatments.
Fulltext available in Indian Journal
of Palliative Care