title: Advance decision.
abstract: In the UK, patients have a statutory right to refuse treatment. Parliament has authorised 'advance decision' whereby a person can specify his or her wishes regarding further medical treatment. Although the advance decision may give a person peace of mind, it could create real problems for doctors and other healthcare professionals. This article will examine the conditions and procedures surrounding the drawing up of an advance decision as well as some of the problems that could arise such as layman's language.
authors: alec.samuels@btinternet.com
authors: Alec
authors: A
authors: Samuels
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Barrister
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016312:Treatment Refusal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom