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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 2004. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 2004.


Warner, Lord

Question
Whether the withdrawal or withholding of nutrition and hydration delivered by artificial means from mentally incapacitated patients with persistent vegetative state and other similar conditions can only be authorised on application to the courts. [HL 2453].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2453; 660 c92WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Courts Consent to medical treatment Food Euthanasia Patients Mental capacity Water Persistent vegetative state