Father of Perth girl 'dangerously underweight' rejects medical advice she was at risk of a heart attack
ABCA father on trial for allegedly starving his severely malnourished daughter says he "adamantly disagreed" with medical advice she was at risk of a heart attack and rejected test results. In that visit with Dr Amy Murdoch, the father said he was shocked to be told his daughter was "very underweight." If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Headspace on 1800 650 890 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673 The father said his daughter, who was vegan, soon started eating eggs although she "wasn't too keen on it". Father refuses feeding tube request His lawyer Oliver Paxman asked what he thought of suggestions she could have a heart attack, and the father, who worked in cybersecurity, said he "adamantly disagreed".
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