[freesia2]

"Do freepers feel it right that the parents had no say in whether the hospital should revive her, even if they are just prolonging death and suffering?"

They do have a say. Did they request that she not be resuscitated? If so, you should let the doctor or nursing supervisor know that an error has been made. If not, and that is the parents' wish, they should make it known.

[patriciaruth]

I think their may be restrictions on "no coding" a child under laws protecting children with disabilities. If someone could enlighten us, it would be useful.

[Vigilantcitizen]

"They do have a say. Did they request that she not be resuscitated? If so, you should let the doctor or nursing supervisor know that an error has been made. If not, and that is the parents' wish, they should make it known.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Dr. informed Darryl that she had zero chance of surviving more than a few days.

On Thursday, after watching his daughter crash and be shocked back to life, Darryl talked it over with the family, and everybody was for asking for a "Do not recusitate" order.

But, the hospital staff informed us that according to Georgia Law, the Dr. has the say on a newborn.

Finally, today the staff said they would not attempt to revive again.