Résumé
This paper examines mental capacity legislation in Ireland and its implications for medical treatment decisions for people whose capacities are believed to be impaired. It draws on inferences from case laws and legislations in other jurisdictions and concludes that there is an urgent need for the enactment of appropriate mental capacity legislation in Ireland.
| Langue d'origine | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (de-à) | 37-40 |
| Nombre de pages | 4 |
| Journal | Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine |
| Volume | 26 |
| Numéro de publication | 1 |
| DOI | |
| Statut de publication | Published - mars 2009 |
| Publié à l'externe | Oui |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Applied Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- History and Philosophy of Science
ODD de l’ONU
Cette action contribue à la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable suivants
