[eno_]

That's why choosing your attorney and guardian is an important decision. Mrs. Schiavo's case illustrates that very well, but she could also have had some backup protection.

[drlevy88]

Yes, I know... and it is something I will look into ASAP... but it still rankles me that the default is becoming to starve. Papers can be lost or misplaced or destroyed in an accident; people can travel to regions far away from their homes (and lawyers). If I was in a state like Terri's, would I be as "unaware" as all these death doctors are claiming? Based on stories told by some people who have been in prolonged comas, I wouldn't want to count on it.