Terri Schiavo case
Terri Schiavo case
The Terri Schiavo case was a legal battle involving prolonged life support in the United States that lasted from 1990 to 2005. The case involved Theresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo, a woman in an irreversible persistent vegetative state.
Pronunciation
Terri Schiavo: /ˈtɛri ʃaɪˈvoʊ/
Etymology
The name "Terri Schiavo" is of Italian origin. "Schiavo" translates to "slave" in English.
Background
Terri Schiavo suffered severe brain damage in 1990 due to a cardiac arrest caused by a potassium imbalance. This left her in a persistent vegetative state, a condition she remained in until her death in 2005. The case sparked a seven-year-long legal battle between Schiavo's husband, Michael Schiavo, who wished to remove her feeding tube, and her parents, who opposed this action.
Legal proceedings
The legal proceedings in the Terri Schiavo case were extensive and complex. They involved numerous appeals, motions, petitions, and hearings in the Florida state court, Federal district court, and the Supreme Court of the United States. The case raised important questions about end-of-life decisions, right to die, and guardianship.
Impact
The Terri Schiavo case had a significant impact on public opinion and legislation regarding end-of-life issues. It led to the passing of the Terri's Law, which was later ruled unconstitutional, and sparked a national debate on bioethics, right to die, and disability rights.
Related terms
- Persistent vegetative state
- Right to die
- Bioethics
- Disability rights
- Guardianship
- End-of-life decisions
- Terri's Law
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Terri Schiavo case
- Wikipedia's article - Terri Schiavo case
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