By Celia Kitzinger, 29th April 2022 “Although his wishes and feelings are not to have this operation, those wishes and feelings are based on delusion… I give less weight to his views for that reason.[1]” So said Mrs Justice Arbuthnot at a hearing on 28th April 2022 concerning a man in his late 50s (Mr SH)Continue reading “Treatment against his wishes but in his best interests (without direct evidence on litigation capacity)”
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A man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia can be conveyed to hospital against his wishes for assessment of his ulcerated legs
By Claire Martin[1], 24th February 2022 A man in his 40s, Mr M, has severely ulcerated legs and he is reported to be declining or avoiding medical assessment. He has a long-standing diagnosis of schizophrenia and depression and is said to be addicted to Class A drugs (heroin and/or crack cocaine). He lives in supported livingContinue reading “A man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia can be conveyed to hospital against his wishes for assessment of his ulcerated legs”
Court considers how to operate against patient’s will
By Daniel Cloake, 2nd August 2021 This report concerns a case (COP 12132507 In the Matter of “AB” ) before The Hon. Mr Justice Hayden sitting remotely on 20 July 2021. The subject matter of the hearing was presented like this in the Transparency Order: This application is listed for hearing at 10.30 am onContinue reading “Court considers how to operate against patient’s will”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 