Guy's & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust v A & Ors.

Guy's & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust v A & Ors.

Given A’s current medical stability and the highly unusual circumstances, the evidence does not justify a DNAR order at this stage; further expert evidence is required before any declaration can be made regarding resuscitation.

Parties
Applicant: Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust; 1st Respondent: A (A Child); 2nd Respondent: B (Father); 3rd Respondent: C (Mother); Intervener: LBB
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Family / Interim Judgment; Application Adjourned for Further Expert Evidence
Outcome
Application for DNAR declaration not granted; proceedings adjourned for further expert evidence.
Legal Topics
Best Interests of Child, Brain Stem Death, Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (dnar), Medical Treatment Decisions, Parental Rights
Family Law Medical Law Best Interests of Child Brain Stem Death Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (dnar) Medical Treatment Decisions Parental Rights

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Parties

Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Applicant

A (A Child)

1st Respondent

B (Father)

2nd Respondent

C (Mother)

3rd Respondent

LBB

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Family / Interim Judgment; Application Adjourned for Further Expert Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is lawful and in A’s best interests not to resuscitate in the event of cardiac collapse
  2. 2 Whether a DNAR order should be made given A’s current medical status

Ratio Decidendi

Given A’s current medical stability and the highly unusual circumstances, the evidence does not justify a DNAR order at this stage; further expert evidence is required before any declaration can be made regarding resuscitation.

Court Disposition

Application for DNAR declaration not granted; proceedings adjourned for further expert evidence.

Orders

  • Proceedings adjourned to third week of August for expert reports.
  • No DNAR order to be made at this stage.