It should be made clear from the start, that this thesis in no way endorses euthanasia. There is no suicide assistance, just, when to make the decision to end treatment and let nature take it's course. "Life or death" is not quite as simple as it seems, in today's world it should be coined "quality of life or death" . Dignity of the patient is a prime goal and should always be forefront in the patients care. The question has risen recently with the medical profession, "what can we do vs. what should we do" . Resource allocation is a term that refers to placing the patient in the proper bed based on the acuity of the patient's health problems. The cost involved with treating patients in the hospital is a huge consideration when deciding whether to withdraw or withhold treatment. The process presently...