PH v Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board [2022] EWCOP 16

Capacity to refuse feeding PH, regarding his situation as a living hell and perceiving himself to be a burden to others, had refused percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding for 41 days. The court agreed with the medical evidence that he had capacity to make this decision, and the application for declarations pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction was rejected.

Essex

This case has been summarised on page 13 of 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 121, April 2022).

CASES DATABASE

Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

• Medical treatment cases🔍

Date: 31/3/22🔍

Court: Court of Protection🔍

Judge(s):

• Hayden🔍

Parties:

• PH🔍
• Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2022] EWCOP 16^B

What links here:

• 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 121, April 2022)

Published: 24/7/22 22:26

Cached: 2025-05-22 14:11:34