NHS Trust “A” v Mrs M; NHS Trust “B” v Mrs H
[2001] Lloyd's Rep Med 28
FAMILY DIVISION
and Dame Elizabeth BUTLER-SLOSS P
Medical treatment — Patient in persistent vegetative state — Whether pvs patient was alive — Whether withdrawal of artificial feeding and hydration lawful — Incompetent patient's right to autonomy — Limitations on Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights — Decisions as to the real best interests of patients