May the state require clear and convincing evidence to terminate life support?

YES 5-4
Majority
Is there a constitutional right to refuse medical treatment in general? YES 8-1 (almost
unanimous, although maybe Scalia doesnt agree with this)
Is there a constitutional right to refuse life-saving treatment? Yes 5-4 (OConnor,
Stevens, Brennan, Scalia)the majority assume arguendo that there is (only if
competent)
Important Questions
- Assuming theres a constitution right to refuse treatment even when it can lead
to death, is this right a fundamental right subject to strict scrutinyThe court
never says, dissenters are not really clear about it.
- What constitutes clear and convincing evidence