Decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment are common in end of life and palliative care. The law differs depending on whether a person has capacity to make their own decision. The factsheet in this section explains the law about withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. You will also find a case study, mythbusters and other resources about the law in this area.
Factsheet
Mythbusters
Case Study
An online training module on this topic is available through the End of Life Law for Clinicians training program. To learn more about the training or to register visit the ELLC online training portal.
Page updated 19 March 2024