title: Looking for traction on the slippery slope: a discussion of the Michael Martin Case.
authors.affiliation: Hess & Hess, P.C., Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Hess
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic; D001927:Brain Diseases; D032882:Comprehension; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007872:Legal Guardians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008824:Michigan; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment