DECIDING THE FATE OF A MINIMALLY CONSCIOUS PATIENT: AN UNSATISFACTORY BALANCING ACT?: W v M and Others [2011] EWHC 2443 (Fam) (original) (raw)

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W v M and Others is a significant legal case concerning the withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration from a woman diagnosed with a minimally conscious state (MCS). The case raises critical ethical questions about best interests, the nature of consciousness, and the appropriateness of a balance sheet approach in decision-making for patients who exhibit some degree of awareness. The paper discusses the implications of the legal ruling in light of previous legal precedent, the perspectives of various stakeholders, and the potential impact of the decision on similar future cases.

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