[HiTech RedNeck]

There could be a clause whereby the spouse could issue a written or independently witnessed forgiveness.

[Helix]

That would help. Perhaps it would be better if doctors could not withhold basic treatment like food/water without a living will or permission of someone who holds a health care power-of-attorney on behalf of the patient.

If the right to privacy is presumtve, then why isn't the right to life? Of the two, it is the one that is explicitly listed in the Constitution.