"An elderly woman is refusing to leave a hospital where she has been an in-patient for 719 days even though she has been medically assessed as needing no further treatment, the High Court heard."
"The woman, who cannot be named by order of the court, insists she is suffering from multiple issues which have not been treated and is backed in her claims by her solicitors."
An elderly woman has refused to leave a hospital after 719 days as an in-patient. Medical assessment found that she requires no further treatment. The High Court heard the case. A court order prevents publication of her name. The woman asserts that she continues to suffer multiple health issues that have not been treated. Her solicitors support and back her claims. The situation presents a legal and medical disagreement over discharge and ongoing care needs. The case raises questions about patient autonomy, clinical judgment, and the role of legal representation in discharge disputes.
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