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Children refusing treatment

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'Competent minors' successfully refuse treatment in the NHS countless times every day. But how do clinicians balance autonomy with risk?
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Permission to refuse blood

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Mr Wheeler highlights a case of a 17 year old refusing a blood transfusion.
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Compulsory treatment for diabetes

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The Court of Protection considers whether a patient should be treated for diabetes against his wishes.
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/HealthProfessionals/Clinical-law-updates/Compulsory-treatment-for-diabetes.aspx

Sentiments

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Compulsion may be needed for amputation. Hospitals sometimes seek judicial authorisation for amputations in incapacitated adults.
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