Charlie's Story: Interactive Quiz

The court's decision in Charlie's case was in favour of the opinions of his ________, but went against the wishes of his ________.

• friends, family

• parents, doctors

• doctors, parents

• family, friends

Charlie's illness would be best characterised as:

• a terminal illness.

• a common illness.

• an infectious illness.

• a treatable illness.

The Gards were unable to travel overseas with Charlie due to financial difficulties.

• Not mentioned

• False

• True

• Partially true

The Gards' court appeals were rejected, meaning that:

• they were allowed to seek treatment for Charlie overseas.

• they were allowed to seek new experimental treatments for Charlie.

• none of the above.

• they were allowed to develop their own treatments for Charlie.

In your opinion, did the courts make the right decision about Charlie's medical treatment? Explain your answer.

• Yes, because the court followed the law.

• No, because alternative treatments were available.

• No, because the parents should have the final say.

• Yes, because the doctors knew best.