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health2 years ago

Tragic End for Indi Gregory: Sick Baby at Center of UK Legal Battle Dies

Indi Gregory, an 8-month-old baby suffering from mitochondrial disease, has died in a hospice after her life support was withdrawn. Her parents had fought to continue life support in hopes of experimental treatments, while doctors argued that she had no awareness of her surroundings and should be allowed to die peacefully. The case, which involved a legal battle between her parents, British health officials, and the Italian government, highlights the ongoing debate over parental rights and the treatment of terminally ill children in the UK.

health2 years ago

"UK Judges Uphold Decision to Withdraw Life Support from Critically Ill Baby Indi Gregory"

Life-support treatment has been withdrawn from Indi Gregory, an eight-month-old baby girl with mitochondrial disease, after her parents lost their legal battle to continue treatment. The family's appeal to take her home was rejected, and she has now been moved to a hospice. Despite her parents' wishes, judges ruled that limiting treatment would be lawful and in Indi's best interests. Specialists had argued that the treatment she was receiving was causing pain and was futile.