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A Radio 4 series in which a panel of experts discuss real-life cases to explore the workings of clinical ethics committees. Joan Bakewell is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the real life ca...se of John who needs a life-saving operation, but is refusing it.
A Radio 4 series in which a panel of experts discuss real-life cases to explore the workings of clinical ethics committees. Joan Bakewell is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the real life ca...se of John who needs a life-saving operation, but is refusing it.
| Series: | Inside the ethics committee; Series 6 |
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| Episode | 1 |
| First transmission date: | 2010-07-20 |
| Original broadcast channel: | BBC Radio 4 |
| Published: | 2010 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:41:07 |
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| Producer: | Beth Eastwood |
| Contributors: | Joan Bakewell; Deborah Bowman; Gareth Owen; Tom Sensky |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Patient consent. |
| Subject terms: | Medical ethics committees; Mentally ill; Paranoid Disorders; Patient compliance; Patient refusal of treatment |
| Footage description: | Patients have the right to refuse treatment, but John is mentally ill. He believes the operation is an elaborate conspiracy to kill him. Without surgery, John has only a few weeks to live. Is John's refusal valid? Should the surgeon operate without his consent? It might save John's life, but would it be in his best interests? Joan Bakewell is joined by her panel of experts to discuss the complex ethical issues arising from this case. |
| Production number: | AUDA569B |
| Available to public: | no |
