PALMER, J., concurring. I agree with the majority opinion, as far as it goes. In my view, however, we *667 should take the opportunity presented by this case to address two impoitant issues not reached by the majority, namely, whether the state has a legally cognizable interest in preserving the life of a patient who rejects routine, lifesaving medical treatment and, if…
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