Alfie Evans case
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Alfie James Evans (9 May 2016 – 28 April 2018), was an infant boy from Liverpool with an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder,[1] later revealed to be GABA-transaminase deficiency.[2] The medical team and the child's parents disagreed about whether to maintain his life support or to withdraw it, resulting in a legal battle. Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust sought a declaration that continued mechanical ventilation was "unkind and inhumane", and not in the child's best interests. Alfie's parents, Kate James and Thomas Evans, contested the application.
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Born | Alfie James Evans (2016-05-09)9 May 2016 Toxteth, Liverpool, England, Alder Hey Children's Hospital |
Died | (2018-04-28)28 April 2018 (aged 1 year 11 months) West Derby, Liverpool, England |
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The ventilatory support was removed on 23 April 2018 following a series of unsuccessful appeals from Alfie's family. Alfie continued to breathe naturally for five days after the removal of his breathing tube. He died at 2:30 a.m. on 28 April 2018.