It was in the interests of AB to be fitted with an intrauterine contraceptive device when she underwent a caesarean section with a spinal anaesthetic.
The Trust applied for a declaration that it was in AB's best interests to have an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) fitted when she had a caesarean section, with the benefit of a spinal anaesthetic, after an earlier order. Following numerous capacity assessments, all parties agreed with the outcome that AB, at that time, lacked capacity in respect of decisions as to contraception.
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