Quality of Life, Sanctity of Creation: Palliative or Apotheosis?

I. Introduction II. The Federal "Baby Doe" Regulations ... A. The March 7, 1983 Version ... 1. Background ... 2. Challenge in American Academy of Pediatrics v. H eckler ... B. July Reissuance ... C. The Final Rules III. Baby Jane Doe ... A. Action against the Parents ... B. The Federal Response to Baby Jane Doe IV. Searching for a Workable Standard ... A. Technical/Medical Criteria ... B. The Role of Parents in Decisionmaking ... C. Quality of Life and Extraordinary Care ... D. The Role of the Federal Government V. Conclusion