Posted on 10/02/2014 8:16:22 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
“....there is some doubt on whether she’s truly “brain dead.”’
Yep, and now there’s more than doubt:
“MRI Test Proves Jahi Not Brain Dead!
By Wesley J. Smith October 7, 2014 3:29 PM
If the concept of “justice” matters–and if we care about the integrity of the system that bears its name–the Jahi McMath case must be reopened. This from someone who wrote publicly last year that I thought she was dead.
The other day, I posted about UCLA neurologist Alan Shewmon’s opinion that Jahi is not only alive, but conscious.
Now, Dr. Calixto. Machado, while more objectively clinical in his language than Shewmon, is equally unequivocal–based on objective medical tests–that Jahi is not brain dead. In other words, she is alive.
Machado, a very credentialed neurologist, medical professor, and recipient of the American Academy of Neurology Lawrence McHenry Award in 2005 because of his research in the field. In short, he is a very respected expert in the field of brain death.
He also believes that brain death is a real phenomenon. From his declaration under penalty of perjury..”
Thanks again for the latest update. I really hope it’s true that she’s alive.
You are welcome. Prayers for Jahi and her family.
Your comment sounds like you can see yourself the evidence she is dead, clearly, but would rather not admit it so sounding off makes you feel better...so be it.
Shall I go on about their attorney Dolan deliberately presented his “evidence” in a sloppy and disorganized manner so much so that the Judge slapped him up with a new order to get his facts straight if he has them.....
This is a complete ploy to gain sympathy for the family and potential yes votes for Prop. 46..the Attorney has soaked mega bucks of his own to see passed.
And further the doctors you referenced back thread???? ....includes ‘Fellus’, who lost his medical license for having sex with one of his brain injured patients, and another that's not American but from Cuba on a five year visitation here who stated he did not examine her.... and the third that's never seen nor examined the patient. Dolan had to really dig to find these PHD’s....if they are even that.
There were 6+ respected ‘neurologists’ who actually did examine Jahi and all the proper tests taken.... and declared her dead initially...plus a coroner and other physicians within the hospital......it's a settled matter now and it was then...
... This is all show and tell....the Attorney should be disbarred and sent to prison for assisting in abuse of a corpse! Then sued for misrepresenting this family!
Oh really....
In his declaration ‘Machado’ specifically states he did NOT examine Jahi because he does not have a US license.
Additionally he was extremely selective in his choice of words.... . According to him, she “does not actually fulfill the brain death criteria, and hence is not brain dead, CONSIDERING THE WHOLE BRAIN CRITERIA.”
He says nothing about whether Jahi does or doesn't still fulfill the criteria used in every bedside brain death determination done everywhere across the country.
..... He uses only ancillary tests that are not even required (but are sometimes done), and NOT ANY the tests that are required, as the basis for his opinion.
....Although he was apparently present to run the ‘MRI’ unless there is a cerebral blood flow test, and he's not indicating one was done, you can't determine there is cerebral blood flow from an MRI alone...and he says NOTHING about any actual physical examination results....
Further it was Elena Labkovsky doing the ‘EEG’ who is a PhD ‘psychologist’ in biofeedback for crying out loud!... No experience doing EEG’s for establishing brain death whatsoever. ..and further could only “assure” Machado she didn't let the ventilator hose touch any of the electrodes.
So no wonder the Judge was all over the Attorney for his sloppy presentation. He’s got nothing to stand on and he knows it...but then Jahi isn't his concern ....he socked $25,000 into the campaign for Prop. 46, a ballot measure that would boost the cap on verdicts from medical malpractice lawsuits from $250,000 to over $1 million....
HE wants his money one way or another for this case and if not the next if this Prop. passes.....furthermore he's got this family up against the wall with attorney fees for himself if they don't play his game.
New Medical Findings May Prove Jahi McMath’s Doctors Wrong
Families Should Have the Right to Care for Loved Ones
Contact: Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, 484-278-4287; info@lifeandhope.com
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2014 /— Who has primacy in a life-or-death matter like that of Jahi McMath, whose family was told their child was “brain dead”? After suffering massive blood loss and cardiac arrest following tonsil surgery in December 2013, Jahi’s parents were told there was no hope for her recovery. Her family, together with the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network and a team of professionals, appealed to have Jahi transferred after Children’s Hospital Oakland declared Jahi to be dead, and refused to continue to care for her.
Now, almost 10 months after the death declaration, 13-year old Jahi is showing signs that may prove the hospital designation wrong. According to the family’s attorney, Christopher Dolan, and physicians who have gone on court record, Jahi is showing signs of physical and neurological activity and improvement. In particular, Dr. Alan Shewmon, professor emeritus in neurology at UCLA, stated, “Based on the materials provided to me so far, I can assert unequivocally that Jahi currently does not fulfill the diagnostic criteria for brain death.”
And then there is Dr. Calixto Machado, award winning neurologist for his research in the field, who stated, “It is my opinion, as one who is a defender of brain death, and who believes that brain death does occur, and can be confirmed through testing of the type conducted on Jahi McMath, that this patient does not actually fulfill the brain death criteria and hence she is not brain dead.” It is important to note that Dr. Machado examined the EEG of Jahi–without knowing whose test it was.
“These new medical findings showing Jahi’s current brain activity call for her brain death diagnosis to be overturned,” says Bobby Schindler, Executive Director of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network. “Each situation is unique, and in Jahi’s case, clearly more time was needed before making that grave decision which jeopardized Jahi’s future and impacted the lives of her family, her community and the nation. This is a critical turning point that challenges the integrity of the system to right a wrong, not only for Jahi, but for those families who find themselves in similar situations. We will continue to advocate for Jahi and her family throughout their journey, and for all families to assure that their medical rights are protected.”
The Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, a 501(c)(3), was established by the family members of Terri Schiavo to defend the rights of the medically vulnerable. These rights include the protection from the removal of food and water (via a feeding tube) which has been redefined as medical treatment instead of basic and ordinary care. The Life & Hope Network has communicated with and supported more than 1,000 families, and has been involved in hundreds of cases since Terri’s Death. To learn more about the work of the Life & Hope Network, please visit lifeandhope.com
Wow, your arguments are so weak. Witchhunt much? Did U examine Jahi? If so is that the only criteria?
Do you need a U.S. license to have credibility? Most physicians in the U.S. are great. But some are incompetent, want organ donors and/or have an antilife agenda. Did you know that? Some judges also have an antilife agenda.
From my last post:
“...” It is important to note that Dr. Machado examined the EEG of Jahi–without knowing whose test it was. ..”
As you can see, there is NO AGENDA from Dr. Machado.
Always “err” on the side of life. Life is sacred.
.....”Always “err” on the side of life. Life is sacred”....
Jesus said to ..”Bury the dead”....Jahi is dead no matter how much you and others want to believe otherwise....and no doctors nor facilities reputable would take her for that very reason.
Her body is decaying, it stinks of death, her nails and other extremities are green and black, rigamortis has set in and continues as the body is contracting.
Now if you STILL want to believe this corpse is alive...well have at it.
BTW...none of the organs in this corpse are even remotely possible for organ donation....none...those body parts are decayed and in meltdown.
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