In the case of Nancy Cruzan, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that:

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In the case of Nancy Cruzan, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a competent person has the right to die, but the state has the right to determine what evidence it will require to exercise that right. The Court also held that individuals have a constitutionally protected right to refuse medical treatment, including life-sustaining treatment. However, states may regulate the exercise of this right and require clear and convincing evidence of a person's wishes before life support can be withdrawn. The Court did not address criminal prosecution for physicians in this case.

In the Case of Nancy Cruzan, the U