End-of-life decisions, ethics and the law:
End-of-life decisions, ethics and the law:
End-of-life decisions, ethics and the law:
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3. Advance directives (2)• Law– Section 7 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> National Health Act 2003• Can indirectly infer living will• Allows for appointment <strong>of</strong> surrogate decision-maker– Advance directives need legal clarification• Recognise terminology• Iron out many practical questions about <strong>the</strong>irrequirements, status <strong>and</strong> operation– Treatment potentially hastening death?– Overriding a substitute?– Futile treatment sought by substitute?– More than one substitute – Clashes?– Immunity from criminal <strong>and</strong> civil liability?20
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