A common question we are asked during training in both in patient and community health settings is what to do when a person is refusing treatment because of a needle phobia.
The Mental Capacity Act (and before that, the common law) has a long history of being used to make decisions on behalf of people that lack mental capacity to consent to medical treatment because of the impact of their phobia on their ability to use or weigh information relevant to the decision. Examples of court cases on needle and other phobias may be found in our free case law sheets.
We also have several training courses including the course below, during which case law on phobias is discussed and questions may be asked. To commission a course for your organisation, please email admin@edgetraining.org.uk
Event: Mental Capacity & How to Assess 7 February 2025 - Click HERE to book
Edge Training run a range of courses on health and social care law. Our commissioned courses can be viewed HERE - if you would like to enquire about commissioning us please email admin@edgetraining.org.uk or call 07825 731139. Our ticketed Events can be viewed and booked HERE.
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