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Riverside Hospital case tests right to refuse life-saving feeding
Elizabeth Bouvia, 26, disabled by cerebral palsy, seeks a court order to prevent force-feeding at Riverside General Hospital. Attorneys for Bouvia cite autonomy while Riverside County argues the action could set a dangerous nationwide precedent. The case, heard by Judge John Hews, draws national attention and responses from the ACLU and hospital officials.
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Los Angeles
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Elizabeth Bouvia
Richard Scott
American Civil Liberties Union
Bouvia
Riverside General Hospital
Riverside Superior Court
John Hews
Riverside County
Donald E. Fisher
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