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Alfie Evans - Judge rules that life support can be withdrawn.

(33 Posts)
lemongrove Tue 20-Feb-18 21:59:41

In all these kind of situations I think that the doctors know best.Life, at any cost is not always worth it.Heart breaking for the parents, but sometimes you have to let go.

MissAdventure Tue 20-Feb-18 21:09:30

I think sometimes you have to accept that life doesn't mean hope, as much as you want it to..

Deedaa Tue 20-Feb-18 21:05:28

This is a situation none of us would ever want to be in. I heard someone saying "Where there's life there's hope" but that surely depends on the quality of life. Would they say the same about a terminal cancer patient who had been reduced to the same condition?

Bibbity Tue 20-Feb-18 21:01:07

My heart teaks for the parents. I can't imagine the agony they are experiencing. And I understand why they would explore and fight to save their child.

But I agree with the ruling.

Jane10 Tue 20-Feb-18 19:45:50

I agree. It's too sad and too soon. sad

Bridgeit Tue 20-Feb-18 19:31:25

I think this topic is just too current, raw & personal to be bandied about on GN, for us to pontificate about the do’s & don’ts.

phoenix Tue 20-Feb-18 19:20:04

Damn auto correct ALFIE Evans

phoenix Tue 20-Feb-18 19:19:02

Evening all, sad those this news is, and I can understand the reaction of the parents, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.

(I will share mine later)