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Originally Posted by dissention
But they're both forms of life support. The feeding tube keeps her alive like a ventilator would keep someone else alive. They have no problems turning off ventilators, what's the difference when it comes to a feeding tube?
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Well, one main difference is that if a ventilator is removed, the person either begins to breathe on their own or they die within minutes. Removal of a feeding tube is much more of a drawn out process.
Also, I think it is important to note that most people associate "life support" with a ventilator, instead of a feeding tube. I know that I do. Is there specific evidence that Terri mentioned or even thought about a feeding tube vs. a ventilator when making any kind of statements about not wanting to live on life support?