Supreme Court weighs in on patient’s best interests and the meaning of futility

Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Respondent) v James (Appellant) [2013] UKSC 67 – Read judgment / press summary The Supreme Court has given judgment in the first case to come before it under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.  The sole judgment was given by Lady Hale (Deputy President of the Court), with whom Lord Neuberger, … Continue reading Supreme Court weighs in on patient’s best interests and the meaning of futility