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Advance Decision Legal Force — FRCA Final MCQ

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HardMedicolegal & EthicsAdvance Decision Legal ForceFRCA Final

Terminal MND patient with valid advance decision refusing intubation loses capacity. Wife requests intubation for respiratory infection. Legally correct action?

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Correct answer: E — Follow advance decision — legally binding if valid and applicable

Valid ADRT refusing life-sustaining treatment is legally binding under MCA 2005. Must be written, signed, witnessed, include 'even if life at risk'. No person (including NOK) can override. Only valid ADRT or health/welfare LPA with authority over life-sustaining treatment can override.

Reference: MCA 2005 – Sections 24-26: Advance decisions