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As Sad As This Case Is ,I Agree With The Decision Not To Move Archie
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https:/ /news.s ky.com/ story/a rchie-b attersb ee-cann ot-be-m oved-to -hospic e-to-di e-high- court-r ules-12 665859
What could happen if when moving him he died instantly?
Would his parents Sue the hospital?
What could happen if when moving him he died instantly?
Would his parents Sue the hospital?
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although i understand how distasteful this sounds, keeping a child alive in ICU probably costs iro £2k a day, probably meaning at least £1/4m has been spent on his care already. I'm not really in a position to judge what the NHS spends it's money on (i am a net taker, on v expensive drugs AND the NHS paid for the funerals of 3 of my children plus provided 10 weeks n...
20:22 Fri 05th Aug 2022
I don't really understand why the parents are so consumed with the idea of moving him to a hospice. Both my parents died in hospital - my Dad in intensive care after withdrawal of life support and my Mum who had been moved from a ward to a private room when the staff realized the end was near. Both passings were peaceful and dignified - far more dignified than trying to get them into an ambulance to die somewhere else.
This might have been discussed on the Archie thread....but as mentioned elsewhere, most hospices are not set up with the necessary equipment for someone in his condition. He is already judged to be brain dead, and I believe his organs are starting to shut down.
I really don't think any good can come from moving him, and they will not...what with all the equipment etc...be creating a more peaceful environment, if that is their aim.
I really don't think any good can come from moving him, and they will not...what with all the equipment etc...be creating a more peaceful environment, if that is their aim.
Logical relationships between the Royal London and the Battersbee family have irrevocably broken down and I would guess that the staff of the hospital are as keen to see the back od the Battersbees as the family are of the Royal London.
Both Hopkirk and I on previous threads have asked who pays the legal fees in this case, appeals etc but up to now have not had any helpful replies, any ideas?
Both Hopkirk and I on previous threads have asked who pays the legal fees in this case, appeals etc but up to now have not had any helpful replies, any ideas?
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