A 70-year-old female patient who has had a number of strokes refuses further life-sustaining interventions, including artificial nutrition and hydration. She is competent, under- stands the...

A 70-year-old female patient who has had a number of
strokes refuses further life-sustaining interventions, including

artificial nutrition and hydration. She is competent, under-
stands the consequences of her actions, is not depressed, and persists in refusing treatment. Her doctor is adamant that she
cannot be allowed to die this way, and her daughter agrees.
An ethics consult has been initiated. Who would be the
appropriate decision maker?
a. Patient
b. Daughter
c. Doctor
d. Ethics consult team