That quote is thoroughly loaded - it isn't a direct quote of a family member saying, "Terri is PVS". It's secondhand. Furthermore, it could be that they are mere acknowledging some doctors diagnosed her as PVS.
In short, that's loaded with sophistry, dishonesty and mendacity.
In addition, not all doctors agree with the diagnosis. And as such if the family believed the PVS diagnosis, they certainly had legitimate cause to change their minds.
Finally, there is absolutely no justification whatsoever for starving to death the disabled. And nothing you say will ever make it right.
Ivan
"That quote is thoroughly loaded - it isn't a direct quote of a family member saying,"
It isn't in the trial testimony by the parents? He's making it up?
Yes, some doctors disagreed with the PVS diognosis and their testimony is suspect. Dr. Hammesfahr doesn't get much respect in the medical community. He's claims of a Nobel nominee is shaky if not outright fraud. In court testimony he couldn't back up his claims of success.
"And nothing you say will ever make it right."
Tis not my intent to make it one way or the other.