Refusing Medical Treatment - Advising & Drafting Advance Decisions

Introduction

Many firms advocate their clients make a 'living will' although this terminology became redundant in 2007, when the Mental Capacity Act 2005 came into force.

This virtual classroom seminar is suitable for private client lawyers and includes a review of case law and how to draft an advance decision for clients.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Options for advance planning
• What is an advance decision and how does it differ from a health and welfare lasting power?
• What if you want treatment to be given?
• Drafting an advance decision
• Special rules when the refusal is for life sustaining treatment
• Avoiding conflict with a health and welfare lasting power
• Ensuring clinicians are aware of an advance decision
• When is an advance decision valid and applicable?
• What if the advance decision is not valid and applicable?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.