| Advance
Decisions to Refuse Treatment |
- Must specify the treatment that is
to be refused
- May set out the specific circumstances in
which the refusal will apply
- An advance decision will only apply at
a time when the person lacks capacity to consent to
the specified treatment
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| Remember |
- Advanced refusal of treatment only applies when a person
loses capacity.
- A new valid and applicable decision always overrides
previous advance refusal.
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| A
person is always allowed to change their mind. |
| Additional Information: ADRT
National Guide - p:21-22 - 9.38-44 |
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