The case of Terri Schiavo in 2003 demonstrated that indicating in writing one's own preferences for life-sustaining treatment in advance of being incapacitated by illness or injury has little value.

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The case of Terri Schiavo actually demonstrated the importance of having written advance directives, as it was the lack of clear written instructions that led to the legal dispute over her end-of-life care.

The Case of Terri Schiavo in 2003 Demonstrated That Indicating