Question

Note: Assume that all cases take place in Illinois Case 1 Mrs. R is a 72-year-old widow with severe Alzheimer disease. She does not recognize her family but often smiles when someone holds her hand or gives her a hug. She lives with her sister, who provides help with all activities of daily living together with an attendant. Mrs. R develops pneumonia. She had never indicated what she would want in such a situation or whom she would want to make decisions for her. Her sister believes that Mrs. R would not want her life prolonged in this condition because she prized her independence and asks the physician to withhold antibiotics. Mrs. R's only child is a son who visits once or twice a year. He is outraged at this request. He asserts,"Life is sacred; it's God's gift. We can't just snuff it out Question: Who is the appropriate decision-maker according to the law, what is the appropriate standard for decision-making, and what should be decided? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Appropriate decision maker is her son, according to law. Because the law said that the person who is in a close and continuing relationship with her that can take decision.

Medicine should be continued as per doctors order . Son should be take the responsibility for her as she is not able to take decision for her self.Till the son is with her she can't do euthensia.