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Can I refuse treatment for my dad who has had a stroke

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My dad had a life changing stroke a month ago. He also has Prostate cancer. 
At the time of the stroke he was not expected to recover so they stopped his cancer medication and treatment, he is now stable but has been left mentally disabled and cannot make any decisions for himself. 
he had always told us that he wouldn't want to live if he didn't have quality of life and we therefore don't want the doctors to treat his cancer even though he is stable. 
Can we request this as his family and let nature take it's course? 

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  • Welcome to the forum Amtb although I'm very sorry about your dad. This must be incredibly difficult.

    The Mental Capacity Act is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. I hope the information given on the webpage I've linked you to will help but it may be worth talking things through with Citizens Advice as you'll be able to get more information and advice from them about this.

    I hope this proves to be a good starting point and you're able to carry out your dad's request.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to the forum Amtb although I'm very sorry about your dad. This must be incredibly difficult.

    The Mental Capacity Act is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. I hope the information given on the webpage I've linked you to will help but it may be worth talking things through with Citizens Advice as you'll be able to get more information and advice from them about this.

    I hope this proves to be a good starting point and you're able to carry out your dad's request.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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