Tough Choices and medical ethics

Why should non clinicians read it? Because they or someone they know may find themselves in a situation described in the book, or may need to think clearly about what’s ethically best.  In 2016, nearly half of all deaths in England took place in hospital, so we have a very good chance of spending our […]

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Tragic Charlie Gard

The news has just emerged that Charlie Gard’s parents have given up their legal fight to take Charlie to the United States for experimental treatment. This was a fight underpinned by love, hope and courage and with a very sad ending. The case was fraught with uncertainty and sadly, the healthcare team and Charlie’s parents […]

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