Posted on 03/18/2005 7:17:32 PM PST by Recovering_Democrat
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If Terri hasn't recovered after all these years of therapy, why not let go? Terri hasn't had meaningful therapy since 1991, but many credible physicians say she can benefit from it. Why can't Terri just divorce? Terri's husband/guardian speaks for her. She cannot divorce without his permission Does Terri have an advanced directive or any wishes about her healthcare? Terri never signed any directive or living will and there is no evidence that she foresaw her present situation. Why do Terri's family fight to keep her alive? Shouldn't they let her husband decide? Terri's husband has started another family and probably has gone on with his life. Terri's family want to provide her therapy and a safe home. Is Terri receiving life support? Not in the traditional sense. Terri only receives food and fluids via a simple tube. Isn't removing her tube a natural and dignified way to die? No. Dehydration and starvation cause horrific effects and are anything but peaceful. Read more here.
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Most common misconceptions about Terri's situation |
MYTH: Terri is PVS (Persistent vegetative state) FACT: The definition of PVS in Florida Statue 765.101: (a) The absence of voluntary action or cognitive behavior of ANY kind. Terri's behavior does not meet the medical or statutory definition of persistent vegetative state. Terri responds to stimuli, tries to communicate verbally, follows limited commands, laughs or cries in interaction with loved ones, physically distances herself from irritating or painful stimulation and watches loved ones as they move around her. None of these behaviors are simple reflexes and are, instead, voluntary and cognitive. Though Terri has limitations, she does interact purposefully with her environment.
MYTH: Terri does not need rehabilitation
(1) A person who has been determined to be incapacitated retains the right
This is a retained right that a guardian cannot take away. Additionally, it does not make exception for PVS patients. Terri has illegally been denied rehabilitation - as many nurses have sworn in affidavits.
MYTH: Removal of food was both legal and court-ordered. MYTH: Many doctors have said that there is no hope for her. Dr. Melvin Greer, appointed by Schiavo, testified that a doctor need not examine a patient to know the appropriate medical treatment. He spent approximately 45 minutes with Terri. Dr. Peter Bambakidis, appointed by Judge Greer, spent approximately 30 minutes with Terri. Dr. Ronald Cranford, also appointed by Schiavo and who has publicly labeled himself Dr. Death, spent less than 45 minutes examining and interacting with Terri. MYTH: This is just a family battle over money. MYTH: Michael Schiavo volunteered to donate the balance of the inheritance to charity.
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Great post. I'm going to share the link to the site containing the page on another board...
"Judge Greer has approved the spending down of Terris medical fund on Schiavos attorneys fees"
I would like to see Judge Greer's bank accounts, including the ones he may have outside the country. I just wonder if some of that money found its way into his pockets. I wouldn't be surprised.
Terry, the spokesman for the Schindler family said that for the past two years, Greer would not allow Terri to be photographed, or video taken, he wouldn't allow them to even take her out of the room in a wheelchair to get some fresh air, and he wouldn't even allow to curtains and window to be opened. Also, that now he is not allowing for anyone to even put icechips into Terri's mouth, to give it some moisture and relieve suffering.
What kind of monster would do that? And this is the Judge, not Schiavo.
http://www.terrisfight.org/ contains a lot of factual information, including court papers and the timeline.
1992
Aug - Terri awarded $250,000 in malpractice settlement.
Nov - Terri awarded $1.4 million in malpractice trial.
Nov - Michael Schiavo awarded $600,000 in malpractice trial.
1993
Feb - Michael Schiavo denies recommended rehabilitation treatment.
Feb - Schiavo and Terri's parents have falling out regarding lack of therapy for Terri.
Feb - Schiavo withholds medical information from Terri's parents.
Feb - Schiavo posts Do not Resuscitate order in Terri's medical chart.
Jun - Schiavo threatens Schindler family with lawsuit.
Aug - Schiavo orders medical staff not to treat Terri for potentially fatal infection.
Sep - Bob and Mary Schindler petition courts to remove Schiavo as Terri's guardian.
Nov - Schiavo admits in deposition that he knew withholding treatment of infection could result in Terri's death.
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Note, how her husband started to kill her right after he got the money.
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For those who want to help Terri, the spokesman for her parents mentioned a new website with the information of people to contact, and was asking that people create an avalanche of support for Terri.
http://www.helpterri.com
Excellent, informative posting!
It took several years for Michael to "remember" Terri told him she didn't want to be kept alive by machines.
2000
Jan - Judge Greer Conducts Terris Feeding Tube Removal Trial.
Feb - Greer Rules to Remove Nutrition Feeding Tube.
Feb Affidavits filed by 3 doctors state Terri can swallow and is not PVS.
Feb - Greer denies petition to allow Terri swallowing tests.
Apr - Terri Moved from Palm Gardens Nursing Home to Hospice Facility.
Apr - Greer denies motion to return Terri to Palm Garden Nursing home.
Apr - Greer imposes restricted visitor list for Terri.
http://www.terrisfight.org/
Dr. Dobson said on Hannity and Colmes that Terri is not allowed to have water or even ice chips to wet her dry mouth. This is unbelievably cruel and inhumane. He said that we wouldn't even allow a dog to be treated like this.
There are trolls and then there are complete a**holes. The one's I've seen, like the guy posting pictures of carrots and stuff, fall into the latter category.
Thanks for posting this.
"Dr. Dobson said on Hannity and Colmes that Terri is not allowed to have water or even ice chips to wet her dry mouth. This is unbelievably cruel and inhumane. He said that we wouldn't even allow a dog to be treated like this."
Poor Terri. How cruel to do that to a human being.
What now? Is there any hope for Terri? Have we lost, have we really really lost this battle?
She's just going to die and there is nothing we can do about it. What do they get out of it? What does this judge get from doing this? Terri is alive, we've seen the video. And now she is going to starve to death.
Did anyone else hear the bombshell on Savage today about Judge Greer? I caught the tailend of the third hour, and a lady called in and said she had considerable experience in the same court system as Judge Greer, and that it was fairly commonly known in that system that Greer is LEGALLY BLIND (OK, no jokes here, I know what you are all thinking...). Anyway, this lady said Greer cannot read ANYTHING due his very poor eyesight, and that he only knows what he hears.
This may or may not have any real bearing on the case, as Judge Greer really should know better, but can anyone truthfully tell me that if a legally blind judge were to make a ruling on a controversial issue, and the predominantly liberal media DISAGREED with it, that we wouldn't be hearing about his disability loud & long?
yet they'll send Sally Struthers money that she (apparently)
eats.
If you want to help Terri, go to
http://www.helpterri.com
The spokesman for Terri's family said that he is asking everyone to go to that site, which has the names of Senators and Representatives and asked that people get in touch with them and create an avalanche of support for Terri.
I just thought of something, could President Bush or Gov Bush "pardon" Terri? They have the power to pardon criminals and commute their sentences, why don't they have the power to do the same for an innocent woman?
Maybe the judge was paid off by Michael. After all, he got about $2M. It wouldn't be the first time, that a judge was paid off.
Judge Greers poor eyesight has many times been the point of discussion on Terri's threads. How could he have seen Terri's videos???
Terri's brother was just on Greta(I know, Greta) and suggested that the onset of her condition was not due to natural physiological onset, but studies show that it was tramatic.
This statement really caught my attention, could it be that Mr. Shiavo has something to fear that Terri might disclose if she is able to speak again.
Dead men tell no tales.
" could it be that Mr. Shiavo has something to fear that Terri might disclose if she is able to speak again. "
This is the only explanation that fits the facts. Any reasonable person would have allowed Terri's parents to take over guardianship.
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