President of the High Court ruled that hospital does not have to amputate infected leg against man’s wishes
The judge was satisfied to grant a declaration that the facility and the professionals currently treating the man provide all necessary care and medical treatment to the man.
Evidence was given to the court that arising out of his dementia the court heard that the man leg was in a poor condition due to his failure to properly manage his diabetes. Outlining the man’s serious condition to the High Court, Donal McGuinness for the HSE said the man suffers from delirium caused by his dementia.He said the man was also at risk of a severe bleed after a graft on his leg broke down.
He said, “you may as well throw me in the sea” and described having his leg amputated as “an effing crazy idea” because “you need two legs to walk”. The doctor said amputation was clearly indicated but the patient had insisted very clearly that he would rather die.
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