Irish Times
UK · 1 hrs ago
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Doctors can refrain from invasive care of man despite ‘likely’ early death, judge rules
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An Irish High Court has ruled that doctors may withhold invasive medical treatment from a 78-year-old patient with severe depression who has consistently refused engagement with healthcare providers, despite the likely risk of early death.
Doctors can refrain from invasive care of man despite ‘likely’ early death, judge rules
Patient (78) with severe depression has long refused to engage with clinicians, High Court hears
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