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B e f o r e :
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The Mental Health and The Acute Trust |
Applicants |
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DD (P by her litigation friend the Official Solicitor) and BC In the matter of DD |
Respondents |
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BC did not appear and was not represented
Hearing date: 18th June 2014
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Mrs Justice Pauffley:
Introduction and issues
(a) Whether DD lacks capacity to make decisions in relation to her healthcare and, in particular, lacks capacity to consent to a placental localisation scan and an ante natal assessment;
(b) Whether it is in her best interests to undergo such a scan and assessment;
(c) Whether the Applicants should be authorised to take such necessary and proportionate steps so as to give effect to the 'best interests' declaration to include forced entry, restraint and sedation.
Essential background
Capacity – interim declaration
Best interests
Finally