Judge rules that boy can have radiotherapy aqgainst his mothers wishes

The transcript discusses a legal case involving a child named Neon, whose mother, Sally Roberts, opposed conventional medical treatments for his brain tumor, preferring alternative therapies. The High Court ruled in favor of medical intervention, including surgery and radiotherapy, against the mother's wishes. Neon's father supported the medical team's recommendations. The case highlights the tension between parental rights and medical advice, with the court ultimately deciding that the child's best chance of survival was through conventional treatment. Neon will reside with his father during the treatment, and his mother cannot legally intervene further.

What was the initial medical recommendation for Neon's treatment?

• Radiotherapy and surgery

• Alternative therapies

• Chemotherapy

• No treatment

What was the mother's stance on Neon's treatment?

• She agreed with the doctors

• She wanted to pursue alternative therapies

• She wanted no treatment at all

• She was undecided

What did the judge decide regarding Neon's treatment?

• To only use alternative therapies

• To proceed with surgery and radiotherapy

• To leave the decision to the parents

• To delay the treatment

What was Neon's father's opinion on the treatment?

• He opposed the medical treatment

• He supported the medical team's recommendation

• He wanted to try alternative therapies

• He was neutral

What role do the courts play when parents disagree with medical advice?

• They have no role

• They make the final decision

• They only advise the parents

• They support the parents' decision