title: The Terri Schiavo case highlighted the need for a patient advocate designation.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Schulte
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State