THE CASE OF TERRI SCHIAVO
SCHIAVO TIME LINE
The Bio-ethics department of the University of Miami has an excellent timeline of every event in this case. Also provides additional readings in legal issues.
Consumers and Health Care Professionals please note: The Schiavo case and other typical but difficult end of life ethical dilemmas will be discussed during HFA’s April 20th teleconference, Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life. This program is free to everyone. See more information and to locate a site here.
- Why is Hospice Involved in the Schiavo Case?
-HFA Position Paper
-Commentary MSNBC
-Statement by the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast (PDF) - What are the Clinical Issues?
-Withholding of Nutrition and Hydration
-Myths of Dying
-Myths of Pain
-Signs of Approaching Death - HFA Writings and Media Interviews on the Schiavo Case
- Schiavo Timeline
- Information on Living Wills and Advanced Directives
- HFA Resources
- Additional Resources
- The Schiavo Case Home