[MinuteGal]

I think he hasn't ordered the tube re-inserted because he's not going to rule in her favor. He knows that a feeding tube isn't something that can be constantly screwed in and out like a light bulb. Insertion is like a mini-operation, particularly if the receiving "hole" in the body is closing up as the hours tick away.

His failure to order the re-insertion bodes ill and has me nervous as a cat on a hot Florida tin roof.

Leni

[Petronski]

Your post is exactly what I'm thinking, Leni.

It's all so atrocious.

[HiTech RedNeck]

They could put a tube down her nose if they needed a quickie.

[Ethrane]

"I think he hasn't ordered the tube re-inserted because he's not going to rule in her favor. He knows that a feeding tube isn't something that can be constantly screwed in and out like a light bulb. Insertion is like a mini-operation, particularly if the receiving "hole" in the body is closing up as the hours tick away."

Actually, the feeding tube itself, or at least a nasogastric or orogastric feeding tube could be inserted in less than 5 minutes...medically, it's not a big deal.

My question is, since they are not feeding her via the feeding tube, are they offering her water and food orally? To not do so is criminal.

[joesbucks]

This question is not designed to provoke argument, but rather your opinion which I frequently read on this forum. Our legal decisions are based on precidents (sp). What if all previous legal decisions in similar situations end up in a ruling against Teri. Would you at this point advocate judicial activism?

[supercat]

I think he hasn't ordered the tube re-inserted because he's not going to rule in her favor. He knows that a feeding tube isn't something that can be constantly screwed in and out like a light bulb. Insertion is like a mini-operation, particularly if the receiving "hole" in the body is closing up as the hours tick away.

An IV could be done in under two minutes.