Schiavo Case/Nursing Perspective

avo Case/Nursing Perspective

A 10 page research paper that examines the case of Terri Schiavo, has been in vegetative state since a sudden heart attack in 1990 at the age of 26. Michael Schiavo, her husband, has been trying to have Terry’s feeding tube removed, which would allow her to die. Blocking this action are Terri’s parents, Robert and Mary Schindler. The ethical dilemmas involved are explored from a nursing point of view. Bibliography lists 7 sources.