The Salt Lake City Tribute had a fascinating article about a professor who was paralyzed in a bike accident in 2008.  He lived in his home, continued teaching, all while using a ventilator to breath for him.  In August he decided to remove the ventilator and die peacefully.  This article give a rare insight into the deeply personal decision to end medical treatment. 


http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56725058-78/brooke-peggy-hopkins-says.html.csp?page=1