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It won't take long for the parents to lose their voice in this decision, either. It will eventually be based on an unemotional, cost-burden/benefit ratio. For example:

Form T1: Termination Evaluation

`Patient life expectancy`:	63 years
`Cost to preserve life at adequate levels` :	10K/yr 63 yrs (630,000)*
`Expected productivity of patient` :	1
*`Cost Benefit Ratio`** :	630,000 : 1
`Termination status` :	1 (Immediate termination)

*Cost benefit ratio exceeding 4 requires immediate termination