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Annemieke
Jul 10, 2012, 11:18 AM
In England, can you refuse medical or hospital treatment?
Thank you! Annemieke Wigmore, http://thoughtforfood-aw.blogspot.co (In England, can you refuse medical or hospital treatment? Thank you! Annemieke Wigmore, http://thoughtforfood-aw.blogspot.com.)m.

tickle
Jul 10, 2012, 11:22 AM
There are general principles of consent under any healthcare system. This is one of them:

Consent must be given voluntarily and not under any form of duress or undue influence from health professionals, family or friends.

So, yes you can refuse medical or hospital treatment.