The England and Wales High Court recently heard a case involving a young woman, referred to as ‘G,’ who died after ingesting engine coolant. The hospital Trust sought authorization to cease medical support, which was opposed by G’s mother. Despite efforts to save her, extensive testing confirmed irreversible brain damage and G’s death. The court ruled in favor of the Trust, declaring G’s death and authorizing the withdrawal of medical support. The judge expressed sympathy for the family but concluded that further inquiry or hope for a miracle had no clinical basis. The family was granted until May 27, 2024, to process the tragic loss.
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Patient had irreversible brain damage
