A Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v KL [2023] EWCOP 59

Cancer treatment for MHA patient The patient, who was detained under the MHA and on s17 leave to a general hospital, lacked capacity in relation to chemotherapy, which was in her best interests. She was not ineligible for MCA detention so that was authorised, as was restraint for the purpose of giving the chemotherapy

Essex

This case has been summarised on page 5 of 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 137A, February 2024).

CASES DATABASE

Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

• Medical treatment cases🔍

Date: 22/12/23🔍

Court: Court of Protection🔍

Judge(s):

• John McKendrick🔍

Parties:

• A Hospital NHS Foundation Trust🔍
• KL🔍
• KLS🔍

Citation number(s):

• [2023] EWCOP 59^B

What links here:

• 39 Essex Chambers, 'Mental Capacity Report' (issue 137A, February 2024)

Published: 6/2/25 22:27

Cached: 2025-04-09 08:00:14