Dani Garavelli: A matter of life or death Pity the poor doctors on duty the night Kerrie Wooltorton was wheeled into Norfolk and Norwich Hospital having swallowed a lethal dose of anti-freeze for the ninth time in 12 months. Just as they were gearing up to flush out her kidneys again, she presented them with a letter insisting that, though she called an ambulance, she didn’t want to be treated, and an ethical dilemma no amount of training could have prepared them for.
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We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.