. .for the next several days, with relatives keeping a constant vigil, robert held the hand of his wife, who was hooked up to an iv and lethargic from pain medication. .this procedure is mostly done as an outpatient, meaning the patient is discharged the same day. . september 2012 (17) .now the country may face a fine of millions of euros after its dereliction was referred to the european court of justice (ecj), the guardian reports.