Written question asked by Bishop of Oxford , in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2003. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003.

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Warner, Lord

Question

How many complaints from patients or patients' families there have been about: (a) burdensome treatment being excessively prolonged; and (b) the premature withdrawal of artifical means of nutrition and hydration. [HL 4689].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c31-2WA; HL 4689

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Complaints Families Food Euthanasia NHS Medical treatments Patients