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No it's not. However in these types of cases whether or not the person understands the ramifications of their decision is key whether the person is a kid or a 65 year old.
Stating, "I know my cancer is growing. I know the drs. put my survival rate at such and such percent without treatment but I still have more faith in doing it my way come what may," does not require intelligence.
Looking at x-rays and listening to drs. tell you your cancer is in fact growing and then going to interviews where you insist it is not is - delusional regardless of intelligence. Folks with high IQ's can be delusional.
I understand what you are saying, I just disagree. The woman in question has strong but stupid beliefs. I think we have to respect her right to be stupid. I also do not think the government should be getting involved in medical treatment disputes.
The problem with rights and personal liberties is that far too often, people use them to do bad things. I do not consider this an acceptable argument against having those rights and liberties though.