[shhrubbery!]

Why was Terri's feeding tube ordered removed without an "end of life directive" by Terri which is mandated by Florida law?

Anybody know if the "end of life directive" must be in writing, under Florida law? If it is, then how can Greer proceed on the basis of hearsay?

[sweetliberty]

"If it is, then how can Greer proceed on the basis of hearsay?"

I read somewhere here today that there has to be a directive in writing under Florida law. I can only presume that Greer makes that giant leap based on the HINO acting as proxy, which I'm not sure there is any legal precedent for. That could be another reason why this case is so important to certain players....they would like to set that precedent, then they could appoint death advocate "guardians" at will to act as proxy in any case where an individual might not be able to speak for himself or herself, or for whatever reason the court may deem an individual incompetent to do so.

That would set a very scary precedent indeed.

[Concerned]

SHHRUBBERY! WROTE: "Anybody know if the "end of life directive" must be in writing, under Florida law? If it is, then how can Greer proceed on the basis of hearsay?"

I AM RESPONDING: "BINGO!!! Even a murderer doesn't get convicted and the death penalty based on HEARSAY!!!