What misconceptions are there about ICD deactivation?
Some people perceived ICD deactivation to be equivalent to euthanasia or assisted suicide, with some believing that it would lead to immediate death. In these cases they reported only wanting to consider deactivation when they were brain dead. They felt that a cardiac arrest was a threat to their lives, and healthcare professionals were obligated to treat them. Some patients also said that they would never want their ICD to be deactivated because this was the equivalent to suicide and therefore against their faith.