title: From "right to die"...to "code comfort".
abstract: In 1983, Nancy Cruzan was in a persistent vegetative state from a motor vehicle accident. This led to a landmark "right to die" case and the evolution of important documents outlining one's final wishes. Do Not Resuscitate orders became the standard. New wrinkles in the "end of life" debate include "death with dignity" initiatives and "code comfort" actions.
authors.forename: Suzanne K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D019468:Disease Management; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012297:Right to Die / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*