But those five doctors didn't all reach the same conclusion, now did they? In fact, the most reliable brain scans weren't performed on Terri, because Michael wouldn't approve of her money to cover those tests. She had an MRI, but not a PET scan, and not an fMRI. Either one would have given better information than an MRI.
I suggest reading the autopsy report, which has a summary about this. Terri never had an MRI, not because Michael wouldn't approve the test, but because early on she had an experimental stimulator implanted in an effort to improve her brain's function. MRIs are not done in that circumstance, as there are reports of serious injury and death. I'm interested in what experts feel a PET scan would have added - do you have a link?
Did the autopsy find anything wrong with Terri's sense of smell? I don't remember anything about that.
I didn't see any specific mention.
Michael was supposed to have the stimulator implant removed at Shands in Gainesville, because it was not advised to have it stay in Terri forever. There were risks that apparently outweighed the benefits by keeping it in. I would guess that was in part due to the experimental nature of the stimulator. I do not know the details, but I do know that Michael was supposed to get Terri to Gainesville to complete the rehab that went with the stimulator. He got the money, but Terri was never taken to Shands. Proof of that is that the implant remained in her head even until her death. Why would Michael beg for money to help take care of Terri and within months refuse to give her the recommended care? I can think of only one reason, and it is not honorable.
I do not know specifically what a PET scan would do, but it was brought up long ago. I got the impression that it was not refused because it was contra-indicated the way a regular MRI would be because of the implant, IOW, it was refused for some other reason. I got the impression that it was because it would cost more money. IIRC, that was prompted by Felos, and so Judge Greer did not order for those tests (PET) to be performed.
I'm sorry I'm not providing you with any links yet. I will do what I can to find the info for you. It is quite late here, and maybe if I'm quiet for just a few minutes I can catch a quick nap before I need to be back up in another hour. Good night (or morning) for now.