Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act has now been passed by Parliament. There are concerns about the Bill and the effect it will have on treatment for mentally incapacitated patients - particularly in relation to feeding and hydration. The articles and information here outline those concerns and explore the deeper issues...

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Getting Involved: Bill now passed

The Mental Capacity Bill was finally passed by the UK Parliament on 5 April 2005. The Codes of Practice are not yet finished. Pray for the development of these, which will set principles for the day to day implementation of the Act. The final act can be viewed online at Her Majesty's Stationery Office website.

From our Publications The euthanasia bandwagon - Propelled by medical fence-sitting and indifference The Mental Capacity Bill - Gateway to Euthanasia? Mental Capacity Bill - A potential back door to euthanasia	Ethics Articles Mental Capacity Bill passed Terri Schiavo
Government Submissions Mental Capacity Act 'Making Decisions' 2002 Submission from CMF to the GMC on Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Prolonging Treatments: Good Medical Practice in Decision-Making Who Decides?	Press Releases "Schiavo case highlights dangers of UK Mental Capacity Bill" say CMF and LCF

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Mental Capacity Act

From our Publications

Ethics Articles

Government Submissions

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