Re R (A Minor)
(1992) 3 Med LR 342
COURT OF APPEAL
Lord DONALDSON of Lymington, Lord Justice STAUGHTON, and Lord Justice FARQUHARSON
Medical treatment — Consent — Ward of court, girl aged 15 — Mental state and capacity of ward — Court's jurisdiction to override refusal by ward to undergo medical treatment involving taking of medication — Ward having capacity to make rational and informed decision, but at other times not having that capacity