Cann Ragland, age 29,$29,$ was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He is comatose and on life support equipment to maintain his breathing. He has not improved in 2$2$ weeks with aggressive medical treatment. The family is questioning whether he is alive or dead at this time. What criteria can be used to determine this? What are the issues surrounding this determination? How could you help the family through this difficult time? What resources are available to help people make decisions about end−$-$of−$-$life care?