You all may be interested in reading this, the American Academy of Neurology's official stance on Persistent Vegetative State and withdrawal of artifical life support and other measures including tube feeding. If Ms.Schiavo indeed satisfies the criteria for the diagnosis of PVS, the medically ethical and humane decision would be to withdraw the feeding tube. Hence the importance of an updated and thorough neurological assessment.
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You all may be interested in reading this, the American Academy of Neurology's official stance on Persistent Vegetative State and withdrawal of artifical life support and other measures including tube feeding. If Ms.Schiavo indeed satisfies the criteria for the diagnosis of PVS, the medically ethical and humane decision would be to withdraw the feeding tube. Hence the importance of an updated and thorough neurological assessment.
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Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – EEE on March 21st, 2005-
Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – Eugene on March 21st, 2005-
Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – Eugene on March 23rd, 2005-
Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – DavidM on March 23rd, 2005
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Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – Eugene on March 23rd, 2005
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Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – Eugene on March 23rd, 2005
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Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – MJG on March 24th, 2005
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Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – Green Mtn on March 24th, 2005
A follow up to MJG – Green Mtn on March 26th, 2005
Re: Terry Schiavo, Politics and what does it take to hit the tipping point..... – stark raving brad on March 24th, 2005
I think David said it best – PatBrown on March 21st, 2005
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Sure, Pat....here's a link for you.... – EEE on March 22nd, 2005
Re: I think David said it best...in a different context – stark raving brad on March 22nd, 2005
Re: I think David said it best – Baerwald on March 22nd, 2005
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Re: I think David said it best – PatBrown on March 22nd, 2005
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Re: I think David said it best – Andrea on March 22nd, 2005
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He is cold blooded – PatBrown on March 22nd, 2005
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Typical conservative ploy... – EEE on March 22nd, 2005
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Re: Typical conservative ploy... – PatBrown on March 22nd, 2005
cold blooded questions – Lee on March 22nd, 2005
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Re: cold blooded questions – Andrea on March 22nd, 2005
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Re: cold blooded questions – PatBrown on March 22nd, 2005
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Re: cold blooded questions – Andrea on March 23rd, 2005
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Re: cold blooded questions – PatBrown on March 23rd, 2005
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Re: cold blooded questions – Andrea on March 23rd, 2005
Re: cold blooded questions – Dan on March 23rd, 2005
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