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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
What is their policy on the withdrawal or withholding of nutrition and hydration delivered by artificial means from mentally incapacitated patients. [HL 2454]. - Inc ref to the General Medical Council's guidance document 'Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Prolonging Treatments: Good Practice in Decision Making', copies in Library (Dep 04/923).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2454; 660 c92WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Consent to medical treatment Food Euthanasia Patients Mental capacity