Charlie Gard

[Brave New World]

In a recent case an American Judge went against the parents wishes and sided with the hospital in the case of a young child Steffen Rivenburg Jr - why didn't we hear Americans talking about this case.

A clear case of a Sarah Palin death panel, funny how the American Right highlights one case and criticises our system yet ignores cases in their own country such as Steffen Rivenburg.

Originally Posted by WSMV - 8th June 2017

A 7-month-old boy has died after a judge denied an appeal filed by the parents to keep him on life support at Vanderbilt University MedicalCenter.

The child's biological parents filed court orders to keep their son on life support, but a Montgomery County, judge denied appeals, deciding the doctors know what's best.

The family said the baby should have had a heart transplant, but doctors at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital cared for the child and said he couldn't handle a transplant.

Baby dies after judge denies appeal to keep him on life support - WSMV - June 2017

Baby dies after judge denies appeal to keep him on life support

[TeqGB]

Originally Posted by Brave New World

In a recent case an American Judge went against the parents wishes and sided with the hospital in the case of a young child Steffen Rivenburg Jr - why didn't we hear Americans talking about this case.

I can see the parents continuing their repellent behaviour even after Charlie's funeral.

[TeqGB]

Originally Posted by English Dave

You mean private health insurance for ordinary citizens? There are things like BUPA for folks who want private health care. The vast majority of the population don't have this, and use the NHS only.

I don't think there have ever been any definitive opinion polls on this as obviously it's a private matter but it does seem as though very few citizens have comprehensive private healthcare insurance.

Having said that though, insurers like BUPA are apparently poor value for money if you really want private healthcare cover.