Is anyone else disturbed by the coverage of poor Archie Battersbee? It feels like a lot of journalists (esp. broadcasters & tabloids) covering the story haven't actually read the court papers. I have read them & they make for horrific reading about Archie's true condition...

— Nicola Slawson (@Nicola_Slawson) August 3, 2022

A desperate day for Archie Battersbee's parents. Even when the relationship between family & hospital is strong, these situations are heartbreaking. When trust breaks down, even more so.

Some of the media reports have been confusing, so here's a short thread about brain death /

— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) August 6, 2022

Some of the news pieces on Archie Battersbee’s tragic death have been exemplary - others lurid, sensationalist or downright irresponsible.

Here I’ve tried to lay out the key facts and issues as clearly and compassionately as I can. I hope it’s helpful. https://t.co/6FMlzHlcRZ

— Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) August 7, 2022

Archie Battersbee, 12, dies after life support is turned off https://t.co/ZNHMsQfSJG

— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 6, 2022

"He fought right until the very end", says Archie Battersbee's mother after her 12-year-old son, who had been at the centre of legal battle in the UK between his parents and the hospital treating him, dies https://t.co/ptxV1h03MI

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 6, 2022

Family of Archie Battersbee say "no parent or family must go through this again" as they call for inquiry into the case https://t.co/aPx1t6AatR

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) August 7, 2022

'IT'S BARBARIC': Archie Battersbee, 12, died at a London hospital around noon on Saturday, about two hours after doctors discontinued treating him. He was in a coma since April 7, when he was initially found unconscious in the family’s home. https://t.co/tw1J77teDF pic.twitter.com/6GviXML33X

— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 7, 2022

BREAKING: Archie Battersbee's family say he has died after his life support was withdrawn.https://t.co/zyKQH0zBGg

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 6, 2022

Archie Battersbee's family say that he has died – after his life support was withdrawn

For more on this and other news visit https://t.co/NEDMP2uP6W

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) August 6, 2022

"We were backed into a corner by the system, stripped of all our rights, and have had to fight for Archie’s real ‘best interests' and right to live with everything stacked against us." https://t.co/zbhIyrW9j7 via @CBNNews

— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) August 8, 2022

Thank you @doctor_oxford for this compassionate exploration of the tragedy of #BrainDeath, & the pressure on families & professionals involved when organ support is withdrawn.https://t.co/Vsme4qVwxG

— Kathryn Mannix (@drkathrynmannix) August 8, 2022

12-Year-Old Archie Battersbee Dies After UK Authorities End Care Against Parents’ Wisheshttps://t.co/rrvGF8faac

— The Federalist (@FDRLST) August 8, 2022

With socialized health care, central planners determine who gets treatment, and to what extent.https://t.co/p3I2EoEOCu

— Sal the Agorist (@SallyMayweather) August 7, 2022

Archie Battersbee's family vow to call for change following 12-year-old's death https://t.co/XRry3qJdsS

— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 7, 2022

Archie Battersbee's barbaric death at the hands of the NHShttps://t.co/maPGCPmJ71 via @MailOnline

— Nick Donnelly (@ProtecttheFaith) August 7, 2022