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Sara, a 28 years old female, was admitted to the intensive care unit post suicidal attempt. She has been considered as being in a persistent vegetative state for the past 2 years. Although her brain stem was severely effected, her heart was beating regularly and she can breathe spontaneously. Sara was completely dependent on the PEG tube for feeding. The doctors responsible for Sara’s case decided that the life was with no value for Sara and the PEG tube should be withdrawn. Sara’s husband and her family reject this decision and they have approached the Sharia court to prevent doctor from withdrawing the PEG tube.

The ethics of this case was turned on why the physician is recommending withdrawal, and why the husband (SDM) wants the feeding
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