When Should I Stop Life Sustaining Treatment?

When is it justifiable to discontinue life-sustaining treatments? If the patient has the ability to make decisions, fully understands the consequences of their decision, and states they no longer want a treatment, it is justifiable to withdraw the treatment.

When can you stop life support?

Stopping Life Support. Doctors usually advise stopping life support when there is no hope left for recovery. The organs are no longer able to function on their own. Keeping the treatment going at that point may draw out the process of dying and may also be costly.

What happens if life sustaining treatments are continued?

What happens if life-sustaining treatments are continued? These treatments can help extend your life. But they will not cure your illness. If you are near the end of your life, you may find it hard to handle the side effects and problems that can occur with these treatments.