Question

Patient Ann Smith is in a coma and has been declared brain dead. Her doctors, following her wishes, disconnect the tubes that help her breathe. Ms. Smith most likely has a/an A. durable power of attorney. B. assisted suicide authorization. C. living will. D. health care proxy.

Answer 1

Patient Ann Smith has a living will which probably includes assisted suicide authorization. The authorization gives the directive to Doctors to do what they think would be the best way of ending her suffering. Although it is a question if assisted suicide is legal, the living will serve as protection for  the doctors from being charged of criminal cases justifying what they did was merely following her last will.