Physician Flashcards
1
Q
Explain Cruzan V. Director
A
Woman in completely vegetative state and there is no chance of recovery. Wanted to stop treatment and just let her die.
2
Q
What did the court say was the issue in Cruzan?
A
whether someone else can make a medical decision someone else and not whether people can say no to medical treatment
3
Q
Holding in Cruzan
A
upheld Missouri requirement for substantive, clear and convincing evidence of individual’s desire to have life sustaining treatment withdrawn
4
Q
Explain Washington v. Glucksberg
A
state prohibition against causing or aiding a suicide
5
Q
Holding in Washington v. Glucksberg
A
UPHELD STATUTE = no generalized right to assitance in committing suicide
6
Q
What standard of review in Washington v. Glucksbergy
A
rational basis review
