The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday concerning a case that has brought into question the purview of a statute giving patients the right to choose their own medical treatment.
“No health care may be given to you over your objection, and necessary health care may not be stopped or withheld if you object,” the statute says under 155.30: Power of attorney for health care instrument; form.
The debate began after John Zingsheim, who had been admitted for COVID-19 to Aurora Medical Center in Wisconsin in September 2021, had requested to be treated with ivermectin. The hospital declined, saying that ivermectin fell below its standard of care….