Terry Schiavo Case: In Colorado, A Living Will Is Not The Correct Solution
…that would be effective in a “persistent vegetative state” scenario such as that Terry Schiavo suffered? In addition to executing a living will under the Medical Treatment Decision Act to cover a terminal condition scenario, one should execute a medical durable power of attorney under the Colorado Patient Autonomy Act, appointing an agent to make health care decisions. This latter Act authorizes a person to execute a medical durable power…