Parents’ views are important. Tell the doctors your views about life support treatment, and what you would like to happen for your child. Doctors will do their best to respect your views and may be able to follow your wishes.
If you find it difficult to explain your wishes to the doctors you can ask someone else to come with you; a family member, friend or social worker. If English is not your first language, you can ask for an interpreter if it would help.
If doctors are not able or willing to follow your wishes about treatment, you might consider asking for a second opinion or for an ethics consultation. If you have tried those options and still cannot reach an agreement with the physicians regarding what would be best for your child, you may wish to seek legal advice about other available options.
You may also request an ethics consultation: ethics2@integrisok.com.