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Withdrawing artificial ventilation.

Authors :
English, Veronica
Mussell, Rebecca
Sheather, Julian
Sommerville, Ann
Source :
Journal of Medical Ethics. Aug2006, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p495-496. 2p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article offers news briefs related to medical ethics in Great Britain. The English High Court rejected an application to withdraw artificial ventilation from an infant with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy. The sections on information sharing with regard to sexually active young people caused controversy during governmental consultation. The government intends to amend the 1983 Mental Health Act in compliance with the requirements of the European Commission of Human Rights.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03066800
Volume :
32
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Ethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22152104
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2006.017442