Wow. Um, no but I think a lot of it comes down to whether you're essentially keeping the person alive to avoid the loss of them, or the guilt about having to do it, or whether they actually have no quality of life left. It's a ridiculously tough decision, one I hope never have to have to make. The only thing that even comes close is when I had to decide to have my cats put to sleep. Then, I had to think about the animal: was I just keeping her alive for me, and avoiding the pain, or did I think she had a chance of any sort of a life? When I really faced that decision I saw I was being selfish and decided to end her suffering.
Doesn't compare to a human life of course, but that (thankfully) is the only experience I have of having to make this sort of decision. If you're faced with it Sparky I would definitely discuss it with close friends/family, weigh up the pros and cons. You don't want to regret it later. Did the person in turn make a will, and did they stipulate what they wanted in this instance? Or is that just the dumbest question ever?
Anyway sorry I can't be of more help, maybe others can. But I wish you strength in making the correct decision, whatever it may turn out to be.
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