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Your treatment and care
— planning ahead for the LGBT community | | Corporate Author | Compassion in Dying |
| Publisher | Compassion in Dying, London, 2016 |
| Pages | 30 pp |
| Source | Compassion in Dying, 181 Oxford Street, London W1D 2JT. Website: www.compassionindying.org.uk |
| Keywords | Gay men ; Lesbians ; Medical care ; Terminal care ; Advance directives ; Court of protection ; Law ; Case studies. |
| Annotation | Most people have some form of opinion about how they would like to be treated at the end of their lives, regardless of identity or background. For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) people in particular, your identity might have an impact on the treatment and care you would like to receive. This guide aims to help you record your wishes to ensure they are respected if you cannot make a decision for yourself or tell people what you want. It provides an introduction to ways in which you can plan ahead for future treatment and care, by making a Lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare (LPA), advance decision, or advance statement. It explains a person's rights under the Mental Capacity Act 2014, which applies in England and Wales. This guide was produced with assistance from Stonewall and Opening Doors London. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-161104003 B |
| Classmark | ES6DA: ES6DB: LK: LV: CXB: JVC: VR: 69P |
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