12 Questions
What did the case of Re T Burke v The General Medical Council establish regarding advanced refusals of treatment?
Doctors can withdraw treatment when it is not in the patient's best interest and they have lost capacity.
Under Section 23-25 of the MCA, what does advanced decision-making refer to?
Deciding on treatments for a future time when lacking capacity.
What is a requirement for creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) according to section 10 of the MCA?
It must be overseen by a qualified lawyer.
What does the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities call for regarding legal capacity?
Greater rights and avoidance of discrimination based on disability.
In the context of informed consent, what legal consequences arise if no honest or basic information is provided to the patient?
The healthcare provider may face criminal assault charges.
What was the outcome in the case of Chatterton v Gerson regarding informed consent?
The patient's consent was considered valid.
According to Bolitho, what does the court have the power to do?
Question expert evidence if it is unconvincing
In the case of Sidaway v Bethlem Royal Hospital Governors, why did the doctor face a negligence claim?
Lack of information provided to the patient
What did Scarman disagree with in relation to the Bolam test?
The idea of patient-centered care
In Smith v Tunbridge Wells, what was the consequence of not warning the patient about the risk of permanent impotence?
The claim against the Healthcare Authority failed
What was the outcome in Pearce v United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust where lack of information led to a baby's death?
The court agreed with the claimant
How did Montgomery v Lanarkshire differ from the traditional Sidaway approach?
It focused on patient consent and information provision
Test your knowledge on advanced decision-making and the legal implications of refusing treatment in medical ethics. Explore the landmark case of Re T and the guidelines set by the General Medical Council (GMC) for doctors. Understand the balance between respecting patients' autonomy and providing treatment in their best interest.
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