In it they stated that the United States Constitution would grant a competent person a constitutionally protected right to refuse<span> life-saving </span>medical treatment<span> Whether for financial, spiritual or religious reasons, a </span>patient has<span> the ultimate say over what is done to his or her body.</span>
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Sedatives can be misused to produce<span> an overly-calming effect (alcohol being the classic and most common sedating drug). In the event of an overdose or if </span>combined<span> with another sedative, many of these drugs can cause unconsciousness (see hypnotic) and even death.</span>