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'''Terri Schiavo''' was a women who drew attention to controversy surrounding right to live versus euthanasia perspectives.
'''Terri Schiavo''' was a women who drew attention to controversy surrounding right to live versus euthanasia perspectives.
Schiavo was diagnosed as in a perminant vegetative state, but this was disputed by other sources (e.g. Dr. [[Bill Frist]]). Some argued that, even if the chance was small, she could one day be revived from her comatose state. In 2002, the Second District Court of Appeal requested additional EEG and CAT scans over the objections of her parents which confirmed no measurable brain activity and the presence of severe cerebral atrophy - from which there are no recorded instances of recovery, and which more doctors considered recovery to be a medical impossibility. Others argued that, whether or not she could be revived, her life should be preserved regardless.
Schiavo was diagnosed as in a permanent vegetative state, but this was disputed by other sources (e.g. Dr. [[Bill Frist]]). Some argued that, even if the chance was small, she could one day be revived from her comatose state. In 2002, the Second District Court of Appeal requested additional EEG and CAT scans over the objections of her parents which confirmed no measurable brain activity and the presence of severe cerebral atrophy - from which there are no recorded instances of recovery, and which more doctors considered recovery to be a medical impossibility. Others argued that, whether or not she could be revived, her life should be preserved regardless.
Those in favor of removing her life support, including her husband, argued that Schiavo should be allowed to "die with dignity," rather than being kept alive in her limited state. Schiavo's husband was the main proponent of removing life support, while her parents were extremely vocal to the contrary.
Those in favor of removing her life support, including her husband, argued that Schiavo should be allowed to "die with dignity," rather than being kept alive in her limited state. Schiavo's husband was the main proponent of removing life support, while her parents were extremely vocal to the contrary.