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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brian Farmer

Judge rules that man has mental capacity to refuse hospital treatment

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A father of two in his 40s who does not want to receive hospital treatment even though he may not live to see the new year has won a fight to have his wishes respected.

The man, who has Asperger syndrome, weighs less than six stones and says eating causes him stomach pain.

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