Whats the law in the UK for Euthanasia?
As in other countries, the UK has the benefit of advance medical directive (AMD) legislation. Advance directives are legal documents (also called living wills and health care proxy), which allow an individual to convey decisions about end-of-life care should they be unable to do so for themselves. Flowers 2 Via the appointment of either a durable power of attorney or Health Care Proxy allows, a person (proxy or agent) can be appointed to make medical decisions of the individual’s behalf. Issues that can generally be covered by an AMD include: * the use of life-sustaining equipment (eg. ventilator or respirator) * “do not resuscitate” orders; that is, instructions not to use CPR if breathing or heartbeat stops * artificial hydration / nutrition (tube feeding * withholding of food / fluid. AMD’s do not provide for euthanasia or assisted suicide. In the UK, an AMD is legally binding as long as, at the time of signature, the person involved: * is mentally capable of making the decisions co
