Parents of Charlie Gard announce they are withdrawing their application to take him to the US for treatment

The transcript covers the emotional decision by Charlie Gard's parents to end his treatment after a lengthy legal battle. Despite their hopes for experimental treatment in the US, new scans showed no improvement in Charlie's condition. The hospital and a US doctor faced criticism, and the case highlighted the complexities of medical ethics and parental rights. The parents expressed their love and sorrow, while the hospital maintained that Charlie's prognosis was always bleak. The case ended with reflections on the time lost and the dignity of Charlie's final days.

What was the primary reason Charlie Gard's parents decided to stop pursuing treatment?

• They believed Charlie had fully recovered.

• They were advised by the US specialist to stop.

• They felt it was no longer in Charlie's best interests.

• They wanted to try a different treatment in another country.

What was the emotional atmosphere in the court when Charlie's parents withdrew their application?

• It was calm and peaceful.

• It was a joyful and celebratory moment.

• It was filled with anger and shouting.

• It was emotional and distressing with sobbing.

Why did Charlie's parents believe treatment should have been administered earlier?

• They were advised by the hospital to do so.

• They wanted to avoid legal battles.

• They thought it would have improved his condition.

• They believed it would have been less costly.

What was the hospital's criticism of Doctor Michio Hirano?

• He was not available for consultation.

• He had no experience with genetic syndromes.

• He was not a qualified specialist.

• He had not visited Charlie or reviewed his medical notes.

What did the hospital hope for those who supported Charlie's parents?

• That they would apologize to the hospital.

• That they would fund further treatments.

• That they would reflect on the consequences of the litigation.

• That they would continue to support the parents.