Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Thornton (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 October 2009.
Health: Hydration
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government whether patients entering NHS hospitals can request that their hydration is not stopped by doctors, nurses or other healthcare professions; and, if so, how.
- Answer
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Yes. They may make their request in any manner they wish. However, clinicians cannot be compelled to provide the particular treatment requested. In deciding upon such a request from a patient, healthcare professionals may need to make a distinction between requests for fluids to keep the patient comfortable and hydration for a purpose that they consider to be "clinically unnecessary, futile, or inappropriate".¹ "Note:""¹ Paragraph 9.5 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Code of Practice"
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5496; 713 c60WA
- Session
- 2008-09
- Related items
- Subjects
- Hospitals NHS Patients Water
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