Question

A 68-year-old with terminal illness has an advanced decision refusing life-sustaining treatment. According to UK law and GMC guidance under what circumstances must this be respected?

Accepted Answer

If it is valid and applicable to the current circumstances

Answer

It must always be overridden by next of kin wishes

Answer

Only if the patient is unconscious

Answer

Never legally binding

Answer

If the healthcare team unanimously agrees with it

Practice question

A 68-year-old with terminal illness has an advanced decision refusing life-sustaining treatment. According to UK law and GMC guidance under what circumstances must this be respected?