Letter: Medical guidelines
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: Your article "Doctors get help to make life and death decisions" (25 September) highlights the pressure and tremendous dilemmas that both doctors and parents of a severely disabled child can face.
At Sense, The National Deafblind and Rubella Association, we have grave reservations about withholding treatment where the child's life is said to have "no purpose". We work closely with many families and their severely disabled children giving them the support, information and services that they so vitally need. Our experience over many years shows that, with early intervention and access to specialist services, many children have achieved a great deal, contrary to early medical opinion. We have seen numerous adults and children thrive in our services, enjoy life and reach a position where they can engage in choice on some level.
Rodney Clark,
Chief Executive
Sense, The National Deafblind and Rubella Association
London N4
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments