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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Farmer

Treating boy with brain damage will only delay the inevitable, say doctors

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Doctors think that continuing to treat a 12-year-old boy who suffered a “devastating” brain injury three months ago will only “delay the inevitable”, a barrister representing hospital bosses has told a High Court judge.

Martin Westgate QC told Mr Justice Hayden on Monday that Archie Battersbee is “unresponsive” and has “no prospect” of recovering.

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