Mistyrayn Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Parents lose battle to keep son alive related videosBaby 'OT' dies after his ventilator is switched off 1min17 More on NewsNews in pictures Quirky news News blogs UK news World news A nine-month-old boy has died after a court ruling gave hospital staff the power to stop medical treatment. The child known as OT had a rare metabolic disorder and had suffered brain damage and major respiratory failure. Two Court of Appeal judges refused them permission to challenge a ruling by Mrs Justice Parker which gave the hospital treating him, the right to stop medical treatment keeping him alive. His parents, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said only one other child with their son's condition had been identified by modern medicine. They said: 'During his short time with us OT became the focus of our lives. 'We were present during his last moments, together with O's extended family. 'He died peacefully. We will miss him greatly and wish to say that we are proud to have known our beautiful son for his brief life.' Prior to the death, the family's solicitor Christopher Cuddihee, of Kaim Todner, said Mr and Mrs T were 'deeply distressed' by the court's decision to allow doctors to take their 'only and beloved son' off the ventilator that is keeping him alive. They said relationships with doctors and staff at the hospital became 'very difficult' at the end of last year when medical staff wanted to withdraw treatment while they felt they 'had to fight to ensure that he is given every possible chance'. The parents, who could not face hearing the decision, went on: 'We are and always will be convinced that despite his desperate problems his life is worthwhile and is worth preserving as long as it is possible to do so without causing him undue pain.' 'We have been and remain enormously grateful to the National Health Service for the huge effort and massive cost that has been involved in OT's battle for life,' they said. Referring to the parents during the hearing at the Court of Appeal, Lord Justice Ward said the judges were 'not unmindful of the horror of their predicament'. how sad is that !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 god this was so awful, that is a parents worst nightmare, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 omg that is so sad his poor parents :cry_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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