In the Karen Ann Quinlan case, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the ventilator could be turned off as long as her:

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The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the ventilator could be turned off as long as the physicians agreed that Karen had no reasonable chance of regaining consciousness. The court emphasized the importance of respecting the patient's right to privacy and bodily integrity and recognized the right of the family to make decisions on behalf of an incompetent patient when there was clear and convincing evidence of the patient's wishes or interests. The court's decision set an important precedent for the right to refuse medical treatment and the role of family members in end-of-life decisions.

In the Karen Ann Quinlan Case, the New Jersey Supreme