Parents of dead toddler refuse to give evidence
By Jamie Berry
November 27, 2003
The parents of a toddler who died after a series of suspected epileptic
seizures yesterday refused to give evidence at her inquest, claiming
privilege against self-incrimination.
Isabella Denley, 13 months, died at her home in Kew on October 19 last year.
The inquest heard that Isabella was diagnosed with epilepsy by Mark Mackay,
a neurologist with the Royal Children's Hospital and was prescribed
anti-convulsant medication. But Mr and Mrs Denley refused to treat their
daughter with the drugs, citing harsh side-effects such as sleep loss and
hyperactivity.
Instead, they opted for alternative therapies for Isabella, who began
suffering seizures when she was six months old.
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