title: Does autonomy require informed and specific refusal of life-sustaining medical treatment?
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Bradley
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rouse
mesh_terms: D028601:Euthanasia, Active; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033182:Intention; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008020:Life Support Care; D008297:Male; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010349:Patient Compliance; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011788:Quality of Life; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment