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Nigeria's most authoritative, consistent and exhaustive source of case law since 1985. A publication of Nigerian Law Publications Ltd.
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The Supreme Court have reemphasised that failure to compile and transmit records of appeal within the prescribed time renders the appeal incompetent and goes to the jurisdiction of the Court. In dismissing the appeal in Ogungbulugbe v. State (2025) 19 NWLR (Pt. 2020) 393, the
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Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal . v. Okonkwo (2001) 7 NWLR (Pt. 711) 20 "A patient's constitutional right to object to medical treatment or, particularly, as in this case, to blood transfusion on religious grounds is founded on fundamental rights protected
When a patient refuses a life-saving procedure like a blood transfusion due to deeply held religious beliefs (like those of JW), it creates an intense ethical and emotional conflict. However, patient autonomy is the fundamental right of a competent individual to make informed
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When a patient refuses a life-saving procedure like a blood transfusion due to deeply held religious beliefs (like those of JW), it creates an intense ethical and emotional conflict. However, patient autonomy is the fundamental right of a competent individual to make informed
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As regards abortion in particular, the main conflict arises when the autonomy of the pregnant person clashes with the legal interest in protecting the potential life of the fetus. In Nigeria, procurement of abortion is, per se, an offence under the Criminal and Penal Code Acts.
Interesting. I wonder if this principle applies to women's reproductive health.
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By virtue of section 33(1) of the 1999 Constitution, "every person has a right to life and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life..." Basically, the law exists to protect the sanctity and dignity of human life. While refusing treatment is seen as allowing nature to
So why is suicide a crime?
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So why is suicide a crime?
Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal . v. Okonkwo (2001) 7 NWLR (Pt. 711) 20 "A patient's constitutional right to object to medical treatment or, particularly, as in this case, to blood transfusion on religious grounds is founded on fundamental rights protected
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Same issue was addressed in Esabunor v Faweya 2019.
Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal . v. Okonkwo (2001) 7 NWLR (Pt. 711) 20 "A patient's constitutional right to object to medical treatment or, particularly, as in this case, to blood transfusion on religious grounds is founded on fundamental rights protected
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Section 38 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria 2011 as amended provides that every person is entitled to freedom of thought, conscience and religion including freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom…
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Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.
Peak delusion ?
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Add that a medical doctor who respects the decision of the patient will not be liable for professional misconduct, if the patience does, notwithstanding the oath taken by the doctor to protect and save lives.
It was held in this case that a patient has a constitutional right to say no to any medical treatment including a blood transfusion especially when it’s based on their religious beliefs.
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It was held in this case that a patient has a constitutional right to say no to any medical treatment including a blood transfusion especially when it’s based on their religious beliefs.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRACTITIONERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL V. DR. JOHN EMEWULU NICHOLAS OKONKWO
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Did you know that the popular saying "Blood is thicker than water" actually means the OPPOSITE of what you think. The original full quote is: "The Blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." It means: Relationships you've chosen and committed to (the "blood"
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Lmao chances say dem go drop these results on Christmas Day high gannn😔
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start from nothing. stop for nothing.
Nigga to nigga:
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