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This website was prompted by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which came into force in October 2007.  This Act legalises passive euthanasia by enabling anyone over the age of 18 to make an Advance Decision to reject specific life-sustaining treatments, should they lose their mental capacity. This Advance Decision will be legally binding.  Where there is no Advance Decision, the Act gives the person appointed as an attorney the right to refuse life-sustaining treatment on behalf of the mentally incapacitated patient.  End of Life Care Programme initiatives have been already instituted for the terminally ill.

 

The following notes are my attempt to understand the implications of this legislation and note them so that I can make informed decisions.  Given that they represent my personal perspectives, I have included links to relevant source material I have come across to make it easier for others to consider other perspectives.  Please note that these are working notes, which are continually revised as I reflect on these issues and as I find more information.  My understanding of these complex issues may be incorrect.   You should seek professional advice. 

 

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Mahes Visvalingam 9 Apr 07                                          

Last updated on 11/11/07

 

 

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