[Lion in Winter]

I remember well the HUGE outcry about the Quinlan case. In fact, I remember sending a letter of support to the hospital oficials who DID NOT want to take her off the respirator.

I do not know how old you are, but I REMEMBER this case well.

I was quite pleased that she lived WITHOUT that respirator... for 9 years or so.

[Wolfstar]

For 10 years. The basic facts are summarized above.

[MilspecRob]

I was quite pleased that she lived WITHOUT that respirator... for 9 years or so.

Yes, getting turned every 4 hours is a great life.