In whose best interests? : Childbirth choices and other health decisions

Fovargue, Sara (2021) In whose best interests? : Childbirth choices and other health decisions. Law Quarterly Review, 137. pp. 604-629. ISSN 0023-933X

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Abstract

Examines the application of the capacity and best interests tests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to women wishing to refuse recommended approaches to childbirth. Compares the cases with those decided prior to the Act, and considers whether a holistic approach is evident.

Item Type:

Journal Article

Journal or Publication Title:

Law Quarterly Review

Additional Information:

This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Law Quarterly Review following peer review. The definitive published version L.Q.R. 2021, 137(Oct), 604-629 is available online on Westlaw UK. https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/terms/journals-access-policy.htm

Uncontrolled Keywords:

/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2700

Subjects:

?? best interestsbirthcapacitymental health assessmentswomengeneral medicinegeneral arts and humanitiesmedicine(all)arts and humanities(all) ??

Departments:

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Law School

ID Code:

145912

Deposited By:

ep_importer_pure

Deposited On:

23 Jul 2020 13:10

Refereed?:

Yes

Published?:

Published

Last Modified:

15 Sep 2024 00:38

URI:

https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/145912