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To: Yogizuna who wrote (105712)3/24/2005 3:03:42 PM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793706
 
In a case as important as this, if there is any doubt, and no written documents to back up his claim, the feeding tube should never have been removed

I might just be old fashioned, but in absence of proof of contrary intent, I believe the spouse should be presumed to be best judge of the patient's wishes, and others should mind their own business. Especially if they are not related. I am not a fan of "parental rights" either.

Derek