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Artificial nutrition and hydration — summary guidance
Author(s)	Simon Chapman, Lucy Sutton, Eve Richardson
Corporate Author	National Council for Palliative Care - NCPC
Publisher	National Council for Palliative Care - NCPC, London, 2007
Pages	8 pp
Source	NCPC, The Fitzpatrick Building, 188-194 York Way, London N7 9AS. http://www.ncpc.org.uk
Keywords	Terminal care ; Medical care ; Nutrition ; Case studies.
Annotation	Artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) has the potential to prolong life and improve general well-being. In assessing whether to give ANH, each case needs to be individually assessed to determine what is in a person's best interests. In May 2007, the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) and the Association for Palliative Medicine published 'Artificial nutrition and hydration: guidance in end of life care for adults'. This summary of that guidance identifies some of the practical, legal and ethical issues that may arise when AHT is being considered. Two illustrative case studies are included. This document is intended as an introduction to help health and social care staff in all settings, but reference to the full guidance is strongly recommended. This publication anticipates the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which is legally binding from 2007. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-071120205 P
Classmark	LV: LK: CF: 69P *
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