These affidavits are breathtaking...how can Greer ignore them?
He has ignored the affidavits for years now. He ignores anything that is contrary to his demand that the poor patient die. Apparently, a large part of the FL citizenry agree with "Haman" Greer.
Medical Affidavit
February 21, 2005
Staley A. Terman M.D. Ph.D., Psychiatrist – Expert on Decision Making Capacity. Writing a book on end of life decisions from the patients perspective.
Offers to interview Terri once she advances above minimally conscious, to determine Terri’s wishes for future care and treatment.
Medical Affidavit
February 21, 2005
J. Michael Uszler M.D., Medical Director Santa Monica Imaging & Therapy Associates, Inc. Staff physician in Nuclear Medicine at Santa Monica – UCLA Medical Center and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical and Molecular Pharmacology at UCLA.
I have been actively involved in SPECT imaging of all body areas for 20 years, with a particular focus on the brain since 1992.
My expertise includes the application of semi-quantitative regional brain imaging for normal and abnormal comparisons, for evaluation of both anatomic and functional brain disorders, and for the effects of any therapeutic interventions as part of the healing process.
At this time, I do not have an opinion one way or another about the current mental state of Terris Schiavo, because I have not had the opportunity to examine her. As I have seen this case in the media, I have wondered whether or not anyone has tested s. Schiavo’s level of brain function, which is different than examining only her brain anatomy using a standard MRI.
The procedure I use, brain SPECT, is an evaluative test; it is not a therapy. It is a type of brain functional imaging. MRIs and CAT scans are good for examining anatomy, but they do not tell you about brain function. The brain SPECT will tell us if Ms. Schiavo has any level of brain function.