End-of-life ethical issues can create challenges for family members of the dying, who often have to make
difficult choices about when to continue care in cases where the patient does not have much chance to
live. How does the law help define some of the ethical practices at this stage of life?
O The law defines the obligations of medical professionals in these situations.
O While there are laws, evidence has shown that they are not very effective in these cases.
O There is little that the law can do since this is a highly personal individual decision.
O The laws cannot override the demands of family members when they disagree.