Published 3 years ago

European court says UK hospital can withdraw life support

Summary by Ground News

Two-year-old Alta Fixsler suffered a catastrophic brain injury at birth. She has no “conscious awareness”, cannot see nor hear, and is in constant pain. Manchester University NHS foundation trust has been caring for her since birth. Her ultra-Orthodox Jewish parents say withdrawal of treatment is against their religious beliefs.

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Alta Fixsler: European court rejects appeal over Jewish girl's life support

Medics say Alta Fixsler has no chance of recovery but her parents want her to be treated abroad.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Alta Fixsler: European court says UK hospital can withdraw life support

ECHR rejects appeal from parents of girl who suffered severe brain injury at birth A Manchester hospital may withdraw life support from a seriously brain-damaged child after the European court of human rights rejected an appeal by the girl’s family.The decision was “devastating” for the parents of two-year-old Alta Fixsler, said lawyers for the family. They “only want to see every option explored to try and save their daughter’s life”, the lawye…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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