Urgent application brought pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction, concerning Z, an infant of 8 weeks of age. The application by the Trust is for a declaration that it is in his best interests to discontinue intensive care and to commence palliative care. This decision is predicated on their conclusion that intensive care is now futile and there are no other procedures or treatments available. Moreover, it is considered that intensive care treatment is now placing an unbearable burden on Z.
Judges:
Mr Justice Hayden
Citations:
[2020] EWHC 1606 (Fam)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children, Health
Updated: 03 February 2022; Ref: scu.655262