Summarise briefly Mr James’ medical problems and the procedures which had the potential to improve his condition.

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In the case of Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v James [2014] 1 All ER 573, did the Supreme Court correctly conclude that the Court of Appeal had made a mistake in law when they declared that the NHS Trust should not carry out four procedures to treat Mr James?

Try to consider the below points in your answer:

• Summarise briefly Mr James’ medical problems and the procedures which had the potential to improve his condition.

• Give reasons why the NHS Trust felt that Mr James should not be treated. Link these reasons to any relevant ethical approach which might back them.

• Give reasons why the James family felt it would be correct to treat Mr James. Link these reasons to any relevant ethical approach which might back them.

• Which reasons did Lady Hale give in allowing the appeal? Which ethical approach(es) was she relying upon?

• Do you agree with Lady Hale’s decision? Explain your conclusion with reference to the relevant ethical approach.

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