What is the ruling on refusing a surgical operation for a newborn suffering from a congenital heart defect (HLHS), especially since the success rate of such operations is low and they may lead to prolonged suffering for the child?
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It is permissible to refuse this operation because it is conjectural, not certain, and it falls under the category of seeking treatment.
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