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October 21, 2005

Charlotte Wyatt Do Not Resuscitate Order Lifted

Charlotte Wyatt was born prematurely at St. Mary's hospital on the 21st of October 2003. She weighed 458 grams (about a pound) and was barely five inches long. Three times in her short life she had to be re-ventilated. Despite her doctor's predictions and a court ruling last Fall imposing a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order on her, Charlotte lived and is thriving.

Earlier this year a Judge decided against removing the DNR from Charlotte and her parents appealed.

Today, after a long and well fought battle, British High Court Mr. Justice Hedley lifted the Do Not Resuscitate Order!

Charlotte's parents issued this statement:

Darren and Debbie are very happy that the order what has been hanging over Charlotte for over a year now has been lifted as this has caused a huge strain on their lives.

Hat Tip: jacquefromtexas - Today, Justice Hedley lifted the order refusing her emergency medical care--today is also Charlotte's second birthday.

Cross-Posted: Prolifeblogs

Posted by tim at October 21, 2005 12:05 PM

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