Baby Alfie. Public ignorance? Medical illiteracy?

Alfie Evans, British toddler who spurred a medical ethics debate, dies Read the comments by posters. Enough said. Medical professionals understand the futility of treatment. I think most would agree that withdrawing care and allowing the patient to die would be the humane, right thing to do. This should have been a decision made by the physicians... Baby Alfie. Public ignorance? Medical illiteracy?
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: forums