Are advance directives legally binding or simply the starting point for discussion on patients' best interests? Medical opinion.
Mackway-Jones
Kevin
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Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL. kevin.mackway-jones@nhs.net
D024362:Advance Directive Adherence / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000628:therapy; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans