QJ v A Local Authority (2020) EWCOP 7

Capacity and nutrition/hydration QJ had capacity to decide about nutrition and hydration despite his reluctance to answer certain questions. He was in agreement with the care plan, which included (a) Fortisip; (b) weighing; (c) discharge to a care home; (d) no readmission to hospital if he refuses to accept food or water.

Essex

This case has been summarised on page 3 of 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 101, February 2020).

CASES DATABASE

Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

• Medical treatment cases🔍

Date: 29/1/20🔍

Court: Court of Protection🔍

Judge(s):

• Hayden🔍

Parties:

• QJ🔍
• A Local Authority🔍
• An NHS Trust🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2020] EWCOP 7^B

What links here:

• 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 101, February 2020)
• QJ v A Local Authority [2020] EWCOP 3

Published: 3/7/20 15:34

Cached: 2025-06-09 15:50:50