As to a severely ill child, the Hospital asked the court to exercise its inherent jurisdiction to declare that it is lawful and in her best interests that:
a. She should not be provided with a tracheostomy.
b. Mechanical ventilation should be withdrawn.
c. There be clearly defined limits on the treatment provided to her after that withdrawal of ventilation, with the effect that she would be allowed to die.
Judges:
Poole J
Citations:
[2021] EWHC 25 (Fam)
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health
Updated: 07 September 2022; Ref: scu.657650