4) When a patient is in a persistent vegetative state, rank the importance of ea

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4) When a patient is in a persistent vegetative state, rank the importance of each factor in the determination of whether we should remove medical interventions to let the patient die; with the most important factor listed first, and the least last. A) the patients' families emotional suffering, B) the costs to the family which will affect the quality of life to family members C) the cost to the hospital/state which will affect the number of patients being served D) the patient's known expressed will to live or die before the event occur E) the poor quality of life that can be gained F) The chance of return back to consciousness. (4 points) Use Letter in the answer e.g. D, E, F, C, B, A etc.

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Sequence: F; D; E; B; C; A

Explanation: The most important factor for preventing removal of life-supporting devices depends majorly upon the chances of revival of the patient from the state of disease. This is followed by the personal will of the patient to carry on the devices or not, and then the willingness of the patient's family to support it as well. The cost and emotinal being of the family come later and lastly the cost to hospital.

These decisions require extensive legal procedures to be performed and informed consents from the patient and the family of the patient.

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