A patient with metastatic cancer has capacity and wants a refusal of invasive ventilation to remain binding if they later lose capacity. Which

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A patient with metastatic cancer has capacity and wants a refusal of invasive ventilation to remain binding if they later lose capacity. Which document and formal requirement are most relevant in England and Wales?

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A valid and applicable ADRT meeting the formalities for refusing life-sustaining treatment

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A treatment-escalation plan authorised by a relative as the binding prospective refusal

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A DNACPR form interpreted as refusal of ventilation, vasopressors and intensive care

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A verbal preference relayed by family as the binding decision for future circumstances

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An advance statement entered in the oncology record as the legally binding refusal

Advance Care Planning — SCE Medical Oncology MCQ

A patient with metastatic cancer has capacity and wants a refusal of invasive ventilation to remain binding if they later lose capacity. Which document and formal requirement are most relevant in England and Wales?