The U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in the Cruzan and Schiavo cases mean that, in the future, it will be simple for a family to order physicians and hospitals to terminate life support for patients in an irreversible coma.

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The U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in the Cruzan case and the involvement of courts in the Schiavo case highlight the complexities surrounding the termination of life support. These cases emphasize the importance of clear evidence of a patient's wishes and, in many instances, require legal and ethical considerations that can make the process far from simple.

The US Supreme Court's Decisions in the Cruzan and Schiavo Cases