High Court gives consent for doctors not to amputate man’s leg

The judge said his decision was significantly informed by hearing directly from the man, through video link to the court. Despite lacking mental capacity, he is a “man who knows his mind” and who clearly has a good sense of humour, the judge said.

The case came back before Mr Justice Barniville this week after a divergence of views emerged between treating doctors about the best course to take. His short-term memory loss would exacerbate the distress, as he would wake up “each morning to find that his leg is gone”, the geriatrician said.The judge was satisfied all the doctors did their “very best” and acted in accordance with the “highest ethical and professional standards”.

A court-appointed guardian, represented by Barry O’Donnell SC, also concluded that palliative care was more appropriate than the amputation.

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