[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by pinksequins

Psi U -- you nailed a core question: Whose beliefs should be determinative? There is a strong argument that it should be the individuals. The slippery slope can be even more frightening. Will a religiously affiliated hospital be able to refuse to follow a health care directive against heroic measures on religious gounds (tabling for the moment, recent decisions based on state law)? In medical emergencies one doesn't always have the luxury of choose one's hospital.

This already happens.