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Irish High Court to Rule on Mentally Ill Woman's Advanced Healthcare Directive

The Irish High Court is set to deliver a judgment on the validity and applicability of an advanced healthcare directive from a mentally ill woman, which opposes medication even if her life is at risk.

25 Mar, 08:00 — 25 Mar, 08:00
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irish-timesHigh130d ago

Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive opposed medication even if life at risk

High Court to give judgment later on whether directive is valid or applicable

By Mary Carolan

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