Family of devout Muslim in minimally conscious state lose right-to-life case – The Guardian

Posted November 14th, 2013 in hospital orders, human rights, Islam, news by tracey

“The family of an elderly devout Muslim who is in a minimally conscious state have lost their legal bid to prolong his life. They argued that the 72-year-old man, who can be identified only as VT, would regard his suffering as bringing him closer to God.”

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The Guardian, 13th November 2013

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Mother’s long fight for brain damaged son’s care – BBC News

Posted November 14th, 2013 in birth, compensation, hospitals, news, personal injuries by tracey

“A mother who has been fighting for justice for nearly three decades after her son was born disabled following errors by hospital staff, says she is still haunted by the whole episode.”

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BBC News, 14th November 2013

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