Joseph Maraachli Transferred to St. Louis

Surrogate decision makers are almost never able to find a transfer facility in intractable futility disputes.  But the parents of Joseph Maraachli have.  (Toronto Sun)  Against the "strongest possible medical advice" from experts in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, London Health Sciences Centre said, Baby Joseph's parents accepted an offer to transport him by air to the faith-based Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  

Thirteen-month-old Joseph was flown out of London, Ontario at 10:20 p.m. Sunday on a private plane.  For pictures of the transfer see the Priests for Life site. Director Father Frank Pavone stated: "He needs to be in a hospital that cherishes life over the bottom line."  I am not sure this comment is fair, given the lack of evidence that the Canadian treatment and legal decisions were motivated by anything other than the best interests of Joseph.