Kathleen LucasBrain-Dead Mom Kept Alive for Baby?
This story is wild: a Georgia woman was declared brain dead while 8 weeks pregnant, but the hospital told her family they legally had to keep her on life support so the fetus could grow. The baby was delivered super early and is now in the NICU. The family says they never got a say because of strict abortion laws. Now everyone’s debating—who should really get to decide in these situations? #MedicalEthics #AbortionLaw #WomensRights #Health #BodyHealth
Georgia • 2025-06-20
Lois Smestad
The bill-payer ought to decide. If government decides, it's on them. If the hospital decides (as we were told was the case here), they have ZERO right to bill the family. EVER. In my opinion, the FAMILY ought to decide; the husband, if there is one; in the absence ce of a 'designated partner' like that, then, the next of kin (parent, sibling etc). [ Ideally, each woman should have a clear 'medical directive' on file, AND a designated person with their 'medical power of attorney' on file. But we know, many do not.]
06-20
Harvey, ND
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