[Solved]: The court In re Quinlan determined that: in light of…

The court In re Quinlan determined that: in light of the prognosis (physicians determined that Karen Quinlan was in an irreversible coma), the state’s interest did not justify interference with her right to refuse treatment. the patient could be operated on without giving informed consent, even if in a coma. every adult of sound mind has a right to determine what should be done to his or her body. Karen and Quentin was in a coma and could not make her own decisions.