If Terri could not stand because of a hip injury would an stainless steel hip bone be "artificial life support"? And do not forget the example of a colostemy bag! Is that also "artificial life support"?
It would be "artificial hip support". She could live without it.
"And do not forget the example of a colostemy bag! Is that also "artificial life support"?"
Don't be ridiculous. The colostomy bag is merely a receptacle.