BBC News - Muslim man's family in right-to-life hospital court battle: Claire Watson, appearing for the trust, said his physical condition would deteriorate over time and he would develop wasting, skin sores and muscle tightening which would cause pain if he is capable of feeling. "Rather than there being the prolongation of life, there would be the prolongation of death and lack of dignity."
Patient L suffered severe brain damage following a third cardiac arrest in mid-July and relatives say it is too early to determine whether he is in a "permanent" vegetative state, arguing they have observed "some degree of responsiveness." A Do Not Resuscitate notice was placed in his notes without consulting the family in contravention of the trust's own policy.
Editor: Death is death. It can't be prolonged, as life can. And "lack of dignity" is a judgment call.
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