What are the requirements in law for a valid consent to, or refusal of, medical treatment?

What are the requirements in law for a valid consent to, or refusal of, medical treatment?

Should it be possible for a doctor to override a competent patient’s refusal of life-sustaining medical treatment if the doctor considers it to be in the patients best interests?

Use case law to illustrate and support your answer.

What are the requirements in law for a valid consent to, or refusal of, medical treatment?
Scroll to top