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TY - JOUR
T1 - In whose best interests?
T2 - Childbirth choices and other health decisions
AU - Fovargue, Sara
N1 - This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Law Quarterly Review following peer review. The definitive published version L.Q.R. 2021, 137(Oct), 604-629 is available online on Westlaw UK. https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/terms/journals-access-policy.htm
PY - 2021/10/31
Y1 - 2021/10/31
N2 - Examines the application of the capacity and best interests tests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to women wishing to refuse recommended approaches to childbirth. Compares the cases with those decided prior to the Act, and considers whether a holistic approach is evident.
AB - Examines the application of the capacity and best interests tests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to women wishing to refuse recommended approaches to childbirth. Compares the cases with those decided prior to the Act, and considers whether a holistic approach is evident.
KW - Best interests
KW - Birth
KW - Capacity
KW - Mental health assessments
KW - Women
UR - https://www.google.com/search?q=%22In+whose+best+interests%3F+Childbirth+choices+and+other+health+decisions%22&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB893GB893&oq=%22In+whose+best+interests%3F+Childbirth+choices+and+other+health+decisions%22&aqs=chrome.0.69i59.2984j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
M3 - Journal article
VL - 137
SP - 604
EP - 629
JO - Law Quarterly Review
JF - Law Quarterly Review
SN - 0023-933X
ER -