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Wed 11 Nov 2008Parents refuse possible transfusion for girl (4)
THE JEHOVAH'S Witness parents of a 4½-year-old girl who may need a blood transfusion are to be given the opportunity to address the High Court today after a hospital sought an order allowing it to give the child a transfusion if necessary.
The Dublin hospital made an emergency application to Ms Justice Mary Laffoy yesterday seeking the order after the parents refused to give consent for a transfusion.
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