Hey everyone.
Just thought Id seek some opinions on a current issue which might be a potential interview topic.
It’s on child euthanasia. The case is;
A baby is suffering from spinal muscular dystrophy and is almost completely paralysed (cant communicate, eat, breath and soon not open its own eyes by its self). The baby has already lived twice as long as expected. But the doctors say its life is intolerable and they want to turn of the ventilator.
However the parents disagree and say the baby’s quality of life is reasonable.
I think they have taken this case to court now and they have to make the decisions. But is it really up to the court to make this kind of personal decision?
Shouldn’t the parents be the ones who decide, as surely they must want the best for their child? Or should the experts (the doctors) decide….:S (in this case, if the doctors decide the baby would die!)
This is where I’m a wee bit stuck. Obviously each individual case will be different and often the doctors and parents come to some sort of agreement but what if they don’t? (like in this case)
ANY views would be appreciated
