The decision is a big step in bringing an end to a months-long fight between Sarah Hershberger's family and a hospital. The struggle began when her parents decided to halt the treatments because they feared chemotherapy was killing her.
Maria Schimer, an attorney who's also a registered nurse, was given the power to make medical decisions for Sarah after an appeals court ruling in October said the beliefs and convictions of the girl's parents can't outweigh the rights of the state to protect the child.
But Schimer said she decided to drop the effort and resign as guardian because it became impossible to monitor Sarah's health or make any medical decisions for her after she left home.
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Judge Allows Guardian to End Attempt at Forcing Amish Girl to Resume Chemotherapy
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Government is supposed to protect people; not endanger them by forcing them to undergo unwanted dangerous treatments.
This case illustrates hospitals and the system at their worst.
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