[PFKEY]

AP story that constantly paints her as being in a "persistent vegetative state"

It's more than just AP who paints her this way.

AP did not make this up. They are reporting the facts of the case.

There are doctors who have diagnosed her condition as that of being PVS and the state also has deemed her as such.

If this where not the case then she could not be legally staved to death.

I know there are differing opinions from the medical community but they do not count at this point.

[DJ MacWoW]

If this where not the case then she could not be legally staved to death.

Which is the whole point. "Prove" she's PVS and set a precedent. Not reading much anymore, are you.

[CedarDave]

There are doctors who have diagnosed her condition as that of being PVS and the state also has deemed her as such.

True enough, but these were done years ago by Michael's hired doctors and she needs to be retested using current technology. Just as some convicted murderers are being cleared years later by use of DNA tests, so shouldn't Terri be given a chance to live by giving her MRI brain scans which never were administered. Doesn't an innocent woman deserve the same rights and consideration as current society gives a convicted murderer?

[nicmarlo]

AP did not make this up. They are reporting the facts of the case.

AP is spreading DISINFORMATION, troll. She is NOT in a PVS state. She is NOT in a coma. She is a disabled American, unable to speak clearly, because of brain damage. Brain damage does not equal PVS, troll.

[mtbopfuyn]

There are doctors who have diagnosed her condition as that of being PVS and the state also has deemed her as such. If this where not the case then she could not be legally staved to death.

Take a moment to watch the video and then come back and say she's PVS.

[nicmarlo]

Impeach Judge Greer

Schiavo Case Judge Greer Could Be Removed From Office By Executive Order Of Gov. Bush

“I don’t want anyone trying to feed that girl” [VIDEO], Greer thundered from the bench in 2001. Greer’s statement, “the law of the case is that she is going to die”, is part of the court record.

THE TERRI SCHIAVO INFORMATION PAGE

TERRI COMMUNICATES/MICHAEL SCHAIVO INCONSISTENT TESTIMONY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 92-939-15
EXCERPT OF JURY TRIAL - TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL RICHARD SCHIAVO
(November 5, 1992)

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Q.   Why did you want to learn to be a nurse?
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A.   Because I enjoy it and I want to learn more how to take care of Terry.
Q.   You're a young man.  Your life is ahead of you.  Your future is beyond
 you.  Up the road, when you look up the road, what do you see for yourself?
A.   I see myself hopefully finishing school and taking care of my wife.
Q.   Where do you want to take care of your wife?
A.   I want to bring my wife home.
Q.   If you had the resources available to you, if you had the equipment and the
 people, would you do that?
A.   Yes, I would, in a heartbeat.
Q.   How do you feel about being married to Terry now?
A.   I feel wonderful.  She's my life and I wouldn't trade her for the world.
 I believe in my -- I believe in my wedding vows.
Q.   What do you mean?  You want to take a minute?
A.   Yeah.
MR. WOODWORTH:  If the Court would let us take a minute.
Q.   (BY MR. WOODWORTH:)  You okay?
A.   Yeah.  I'm sorry.
Q.   Have -- you said you believe in your wedding vows, what do you
 mean by that?
A.   I believe in the vows that I took with my wife,
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 through sickness, in health, for richer or poorer.  I married my wife
 because I love her and I want to spend the rest of my life with her.
 I'm going to do that.
http://journals.aol.com/justice1949/JUSTICEFORTERRISCHIAVO/entries/323

WHAT DO THE DOCTORS SAY?

"We, and others I know, have treated many patients worse than Terri and have seen them regain independence and dignity," Hammesfahr said.

"There are many approaches that would help Terri Schiavo," Dr. Hammesfahr explained. "I know, because I had the opportunity to personally examine her, her medical records, and her X-rays."

"It is time to help Terri, instead of just warehousing her," he added. "She would have benefited from treatment years ago, but it is not too late to start now."

"The patient is not in a coma," concluded Hammesfahr said after observing Terri. "She responds to specific people best. She tries to please others by doing activities for which she gets verbal praise."

He says "Terri's eyes clearly fixate on her family and she tries to follow the simple commands her parents give her. She looks at you, she can follow commands," Hammesfahr said.

Dr. Hammesfahr

Report of Neurologist William-Hammesfahr-MD-09-12-02

Affidavit of Alexander-Gimon-PhD-05-29-01

Affidavit of Alexander-T-Gimon-PhD-08-03

Affidavit of Heidi Law 09/03

Affidavit of Carla Iyer, RN

Affidavit of Jacob-Green-MD-PhD-05-01

Affidavit of James-A-Avery-MD-02-21-2001

Affidavit of Richard-Neubauer-MD-05-01

Affidavit of Dr. Fred Webber Affidavit of Sara-Green-Mele-Speech-Therapist-07-25-03

Affidavit of William-Scott-Russell-MD-05-01

Affidavit of Dr. Ralph Ankenman, MD

Affidavit of Dr. Beatrice Engstrand, MD

Affidavit of Dr. Alyse Eytan, MD

Affidavit of Dr. Harry Sawyer Goldsmith, MD

Affidavit of Dr. David Hopper, PhD

Affidavit of Dr. Richard Weidman, MD"

Affidavit of Dr. Lawrence Huntoon, MD

Judge Terri for yourself

("It is unlikely that Terri currently needs the feeding tube."; Examination by Dr. Hammesfahr 9/12/02)

INDEX TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

Violations of Florida Statutes against Terri Schiavo

[AHerald]

There are doctors who have diagnosed her condition as that of being PVS and the state also has deemed her as such. If this where not the case then she could not be legally staved to death.

Here's some info which directly relates to the quality of Terri's PVS diagnosis. They make for an informative and eye-opening read:

Starving for a Fair Diagnosis

Misdiagnosing PVS

Consider this study. Forty PVS patients were studied. They were given therapy to promote communication. Seventeen of the patients (43%!) were found to be able to communicate. The conclusions? These patients were all originally misdiagnosed as PVS, and such a diagnosis cannot be easily made and requires a team of specialists.