Re: Schiavo and disabled people


"Robert A. Fink, M. D." <lynxer@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:49:35 GMT, "Jeff" <kidsdoc2000@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>>> 1. There is no written proof that it was her wish to be starved to
>>> death.
>>
>>Actually, there was proof that she did not wish to be kept alive
>>artificially should she get in the situation she was in.
>
> Hearsay evidence only.

The people who said this convinced the gurdian ad litem and the court that
was her wish.

>>
>>> 2. Giving food and water is not invasive.
>>
>>Giving it to her through a hole that was surgically made in her abdominal
>>wall is invasive.
>
> The "hole" was made a long time ago (and was medically indicated). No
> invasive procedures were necessary to keep the tube in and feed her
> that way.

But, nonetheless, this is artificial life support. She is not eating.

> BTW, why didn't anyone try to spoon-feed her through her mouth? Mr.
> Schiavo didn't allow that, either, nor did he allow swallowing tests.
> Sure, she might have aspirated (and even died), but that was not the
> "sure thing" that was accomplished simply by starving her.

That I was wondering about, as well. I don't know the answer. As far as I
can tell, this was based on what Schindlers said. So I don't know how
accurate the claims were.

Jeff


> Best,
>
> Bob
>
> Robert A. Fink, M. D.
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