Thanks for the responses. My 2 cents.
Medically: This is a waste of resources. Not only will she need to be cared for 24/7 but the very act of continuing her life will lead to medical complications that will need to be addressed at additional time and manpower. Maybe heroics. I'm guessing the family will not agree to a DNR.
Monetarily: I don't care who is paying for it, it will cost money. If the state, then taxes. If insurance, then increased premiums for those with that coverage (I'm guessing employer group) and potential termination of coverage for everyone with that coverage. If private, then potential bankruptcy and the effects on the rest of the family.
Emotionally: Everything dies. Her brain is dead. Her body will die also in time. What then? Have her embalmed and have her lying in state? Delaying the grieving process is not benefiting anyone and may be causing harm.
Medically: This is a waste of resources. Not only will she need to be cared for 24/7 but the very act of continuing her life will lead to medical complications that will need to be addressed at additional time and manpower. Maybe heroics. I'm guessing the family will not agree to a DNR.
Monetarily: I don't care who is paying for it, it will cost money. If the state, then taxes. If insurance, then increased premiums for those with that coverage (I'm guessing employer group) and potential termination of coverage for everyone with that coverage. If private, then potential bankruptcy and the effects on the rest of the family.
Emotionally: Everything dies. Her brain is dead. Her body will die also in time. What then? Have her embalmed and have her lying in state? Delaying the grieving process is not benefiting anyone and may be causing harm.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
