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 new 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.