Physician assisted suicide Flashcards
1
Q
What is an advanced decision?
A
Details treatment refusal where it would not be possible to communicate wishes
2
Q
What are factors for treatment refusal in advanced decision?
A
Treatments being refused must be named
Situations in which named treatments would or would not be acceptable must be named
3
Q
Is an advanced decision legally binding?
A
Yes in England and Wales
In Scotland it is used as well as patient’s present wishes to decide treatment
