The majority, after properly resolving this issue, then seizes the opportunity to discuss generally the necessity of guardianship proceedings and court intervention. The majority concludes that if the patient's medical prognosis board and the family all agree, neither a court appointed guardian or cour...
In Washington, we have previously recognized this right of privacy in the context of an abortion decision. State v. Koome, 84 Wn.2d 901,530 P.2d 260(1975). In harmony with other jurisdictions, we now hold that an adult who is incurably and terminally ill has a constitutional right of p...