In Feeding-Tube Case, Many Neurologists Back Courts: "He added that keeping Mrs. Schiavo alive artificially could be a burden on her.
For many terminally ill patients, he pointed out, 'food is an absolute burden — it increases secretions and makes them uncomfortable.' "

Bah! If she is in a minimally conscious state she's no more terminal than I am. If she is in a permanently vegatative state then she can't feel pain.