hello,
i'm looking for some advice around the subject of force feeding.
is it against the law for a quadriplegic to be force fed against thier will? also if the person who is quadriplegic request not to be fed are staff breaking any laws by not feeding them?
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, Nov 10 2005 01:26 PM
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Posted 10 November 2005 - 01:32 PM
Which country is the quadriplegic in?
Is this with regards to having a right to die?
If the quadriplegic is in the UK, you may find the following of interest: http://news.bbc.co.u...lth/4418284.stm
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Is this with regards to having a right to die?
If the quadriplegic is in the UK, you may find the following of interest: http://news.bbc.co.u...lth/4418284.stm
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Posted 10 November 2005 - 01:44 PM
I would suggest contacting the Voluntary Euthanasia Society (VES), here is their web address: http://www.ves.org.uk/index.htm
This can be a legal nightmare, so the VES should be able to give a more accurate answer with regards to patient rights.
Let us know what they say.
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This can be a legal nightmare, so the VES should be able to give a more accurate answer with regards to patient rights.
Let us know what they say.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 11:58 AM
ves were helpful and gave contact details for a law firm who specialise in these issues.
have since spoken with them and the advice is that if a quadriplegic refuses food then any person who attempts to force feed them is committing a crime of assault against the person.
they also offered to look into and take on the case if necessary.
thanks for your input.
have since spoken with them and the advice is that if a quadriplegic refuses food then any person who attempts to force feed them is committing a crime of assault against the person.
they also offered to look into and take on the case if necessary.
thanks for your input.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 02:34 PM
Thanks for letting us know what you found out.
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