Posted on 03/23/2005 11:23:50 AM PST by nickcarraway
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A prominent brain specialist believes that Terri Schiavo can recover with proper treatment.
Dr. William Hammesfahr, nominated for a Nobel Prize for his work in medicine, told the Christian Wire Service that he "and others I know have treated many patients worse than Terri, and have seen them regain independence and dignity."
Dr. Hammesfahr said he has examined Terri Schiavo three separate times for a total of over 10 hours. "There are many approaches that would help Terri Schiavo. I know, because I had the opportunity to personally examine her, her medical records, and her X-rays."
The doctor has helped patients with chronic brain injuries - including hypoxic encephalopathy, Schiavo's injury - recover. Judge Susan Kirkland of the Florida Department of Health said that he was "the first physician to restore deficits caused by stroke."
Dr. Hammesfahr was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1999. In 2000, his work resulted in approval for the first patent in history granted for the treatment of neurological diseases with medications that restore blood flow to the brain.
"It's time to help Terri instead of just warehousing her," Dr. Hammesfahr said. "She would have benefited from treatment years ago, but it is not too late to start now."
He's a a publicty seeking quack.
And Dr. Ronald "Death" Cranford is a picture of integrity.
After hearing about his "nomination" I had my wife send in a letter nominating me for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Would you consider me a "Nobel Prize Nominee"?
Here's the official procedure:
"The process of selecting a winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine starts in September, about a year before the prize announcement. At this time, the prize-awarder in Stockholm (The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute) sends out invitations to about 3,000 people who are allowed to propose winners. These are mainly members of the Nobel Assembly, previous prize winners, and a selection of professors at universities around the world."
Mike Bilirakis is not on the list of invited.
Hammesfahr is a fraud, self-promoting quack and demonstrated liar. Hannity's actions last night were not only wrong and in bad taste, but discredit him as a journalist.
Yes- and compared to Hammesfahr he is a paragon of virtue.
Sure he is. Just like Judge Greer.
Any other right-to-die activists you'd like to put in a good word for while you're at it? Maybe they can help you buy another boat.
Last I checked Sean does not consider himself a journalist. Have you heard somewhere that he does?
BTTT!
I getting that it was in 1999
Read "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly".
Secondly wow, terrific informative comment, thanks Trinity_Tx.
Trinity_Tex, Peach, Howlin:
I have a question, when Gov. Bush had the feeding tube back into Terri, it was his hope that they could re-evaluate her status and make sure that indeed the court had rendered the correct decisions. Frankly I was upset about his interfering but because I do value life I supported the courts ruling.
What have they been doing between now and then. The parents had said they would stand by the decision if it were over turned. So, now we are at again. Having so many bites of the apple and still not getting what they want.
It is heartbreaking, when will it end. I know that if in the end the parents prevailed that she will have loved ones around her. Once they are gone than who will care for her. Not that those involved on the side of the family would do this I just mean family.
I have said that I have put my desires in writing. I have no doubt this case has spurred a movement never before seen to get a directive if put in her situation.
I know, however I arrive in the loving arms of the Lord, he will be there earlier or if a show up late. That I will know no pain. That I will see my loved one's again. Will it be later or sooner is the question?
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