Are advance directives legally binding or simply the starting point for discussion on patients' best interests?
Bonner
Stephen
S
James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW. stephen.bonner@stees.nhs.uk
Tremlett
Michael
M
Bell
Dominic
D
D024362:Advance Directive Adherence / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000368:Aged; D019090:Case Management; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence