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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what definition he uses of the phrase, a patient's best interests, in relation to patients in persistent vegetative state and other mentally-incapacitated patients.
Answer

Mrs. Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what definition he uses of the phrase, a patient's best interests, in relation to patients in persistent vegetative state and other mentally incapacitated patients. [96632] Mr. Hutton: A patient's best interests includes his physical and psychological health, well being, quality of life, relationship with family and other carers, spiritual and religious welfare.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
337 c104W; 96632
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Euthanasia Patients Mental capacity Powers of attorney Persistent vegetative state