Legal issues concerning the withholding of feeding from patients

Article Abstract:

The legal issues surrounding the health professionals who face the dilemma of withholding food or considering alternative methods of feeding a patient who cannot take food and fluids by mouth are examined. The law surrounding this area of practice is complex and dependent upon case law that is also known as common law or judge-made law.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Personnel, Practice, Patients, Patient care, Artificial feeding, Feeding methods

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Telemedicine and the law

Article Abstract:

Laws pertaining to telemedicine in the United Kingdom are analyzed. Issues examined include patient confidentiality, informed consent and standards of care.

Methods, Nursing, Wound care, Confidential communications, Informed consent (Medical law), Informed consent, Telemedicine

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A practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the circumstances and the lawfulness under which the Mental Capacity Act 2005 may be appealed.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Administration of Public Health Programs, Mental Health Care, Mental Health Programs, Care and treatment, Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Psychotherapy patients

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