Yes, a husband can do exactly that. If the hospital is uncertain they will consult with attorneys.
It happens every day in this country. My stepdad had the plug pulled for his daughter 4 years ago. She lived out of state, the doctors didn't know my stepdad, but since there was no hope (as in the Terri case when they recommended Michael pull the tube), the complied with my step-father's wishes.
And the court noted he didn't have to do what he did. Those are their words, btw, not mine. It's in their court documents.
You haven't clearly made your case, because you have omitted the role of food and hydration to the patient's condition.
And the court noted he didn't have to do what he did. Those are their words, btw, not mine. It's in their court documents.
Yes, I know that. It's the "what he did" part (or "what he had a right to not seek court permission for") that I aksed about. My comment was pretty clear, if he had the right, if a doctor had to follow Michels order to stop feeding the patient, then he was stupid to ask for permission. Hell, he could have sat there himself to insure his order was being carried out, if he had that power that you are implying he had.