[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

"It is not my opinion that Mrs. Schiavo is in a coma or in a persistent vegetative state." Sara Green Mele, MS, CCC-SLP, Nationally recognized Speech Pathologist. (sworn statement).


Despite three physicians testifying that they believed Terri could swallow, Judge Greer refused to allow Terri to have a swallowing test.


"In my opinion, she exhibits purposeful though inconsistent reactions to her environment, particularly her family." Sara Green Mele, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist.


"She is not terminally ill or in imminent danger of death and she has no problem assimilating the nutrition provided. She left no advanced directive." Catholic Medical Association statement, July 23, 2003

Interview between Ms. Anderson and Dr. William Hammesfahr, Neurologist

Ms. A.: You said you never felt a neck like that except in one other patient, right?
Dr. Hammesfahr: Correct.
Ms. A.: What was the cause of the injury in the other patient?
Dr. Hammesfahr: The patient had anoxic encephalous due to attempted strangulation.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Ms. A.: What was the cause of the injury in the other patient?
Dr. Hammesfahr: The patient had anoxic encephalous due to attempted strangulation

Thank you for adding this important testimony to the thread, gm.

[floriduh voter]

The Supreme Court of Florida's recent Denial actually called Dr. Hammesfahr a "quack" by insinuation. They insulted all of Terri's doctors and derided their credentials. A google search under Terri Schiavo Fla Supreme Court Decision (I think) produces the entire decision. Their tone throughout was get rid of her because we're sick of this case. It's quite Orwellian.