Best interests must be centred on the person's needs not those of the family

Br J Nurs. 2024 Apr 4;33(7):348-349. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.7.348.

Abstract

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, discusses the importance of not allowing unreasonable family demands for care influence the determination of best interests for a person who lacks capacity.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mental Competency*
  • United Kingdom
  • Universities