In my mind, Yes. I guess it would end up in High Court to get an answer. It does happen. @katemasters67https://twitter.com/katemasters67/status/607629411286982656 …
@katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell I wouldn't accept that there is any medical treatment which you cannot refuse, if you have capacity. No?
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@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell it's a very grey area... -
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell Personally, I see this in a very balck & white way tbh. I'd be interested to debate those who see grey here. -
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell it should be..personal autonomy dictates that..but you have to have medical agreement for this one. -
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell if a doctor issues DNACPR re patient wishes, & doesn't resus patient who could have lived have they helped pt to die? -
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell If it was in keeping with a competent pt's wishes, I'm not sure they have a choice? http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/consent_guidance_respecting_patients_decision.asp … -
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell something GMC should consider? -
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell That guideline would suggest they already do. So perhaps something clinicians should be considering really?
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