Undue influence in the context of medical treatment

Pattinson, Shaun D.

Abstract

It is argued that the application of the doctrine of undue influence to patient's decisions in the context of medical treatment is ripe for development. The doctrine is capable of providing much needed protection for vulnerable patients if developed along lines suggested by its use in other contexts. Unfortunately, the Court of Appeal has recently missed an opportunity to develop the law in this way and it may be some time before another suitable opportunity is presented to the courts.

Citation

Pattinson, S. D. (2002). Undue influence in the context of medical treatment. Medical Law International, 5(4), 305-317. https://doi.org/10.1177/096853320200500404

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2002
• Deposit Date: Jun 10, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 14, 2013
• Journal: Medical Law International
• Print ISSN: 0968-5332
• Electronic ISSN: 2047-9441
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 305-317
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/096853320200500404