Of course most of us would like to
prolong our lives and in most situations this would be a very silly question.
However in this case we are talking about prolonging your life under the following conditions:
- Your doctor and another doctor, providing a second opinion, are in agreement that you have a terminal condition that cannot be cured.
- Where your death would occur if it weren't for the use of artificial life sustaining procedures.
- Where you are unable to communicate your wishes.
The question can be framed more bluntly by the phrase "Do you want them to turn off the machine?"
Clearly there is a lot to consider: issues of personal dignity, the feelings of your loved ones and how much do you trust the doctors?
Fortunately the chances of you finding yourself in this situation are very slim.
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