One of the problems is that we think that we deserve to have everything done to save us, even if futile and families think they get the next priority in decidin

One of the problems is that we think that we deserve to have everything done to save us, even if futile and families think they get the next priority in deciding what the hospitals will spend. How does a Government/Medical Profession agree to what is considered acceptable or not acceptable without incurring the expense of legal action? It seems like the "easy" answer is to be seen to do everything you possibly could. The article did mention, however, how the communication of the medical staff can be instrumental in coneying the graveness of the situation, although it's a lot to take in if everything has happened in the last 30 minutes and you are suddenly staring death in the face.