The Theresa Marie Schiavo Case Controversy: A

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Introduction

Theresa Marie Schiavo, (Terri) was a young 26 year old married woman with a full life ahead of her.  In February of 1990, Terri Schiavo collapsed at home and oxygen was cut off to her brain for several minutes. The cause of the collapse is disputed. Michael Schiavo, Terri's husband blames a cardiac arrest induced by a potassium imbalance associated with bulimia.  The Schindlers, Terri’s parents, suspects that Michael tried to strangle her.  Based on court testimony by a neurologist   Terri had suffered a neck injury when she was admitted to the hospital and left brain damage.

Besides the saga of how Terri collapsed was just the beginning.  Fifteen years has past since that February of 1990 and the decision of removing her feeding tube has become a controversy issue that has the attention of the Supreme Court.  The question raised was who has the right to say when life is over when there is no will. 

On March 18, 2005, Michael Schiavo, also Terri’s Guardian ad-litem, made the decision to remove Terri’s feeding tube.  On March 31, 2005, Terri died of defects of dehydration. 

Subject Headings

The subject headings can be used to search for information on the Theresa Maria Schiavo Case also known as the Terri Schiavos Case.

·        Terri’s Law                                                

·        Terri Schiavo Case

·        Living Will – Terri Schiavo

 

Browsing Area

For further information, the call numbers listed are at the Miami Dade County Public Library.

·        322.SITA

·        344.7304 HAMA

·        362.175 SCHI

 

Books

These books have important information that would be useful for anyone that would like to know about the case and its legal and medical aspects.

Ø Cliff, E. (2008). Two weeks of life: a memoir of love, death & politics Call Number: 362.175 CLIF Fla R                                                 ISBN: 046502251X

This book contains the story of Terri Schiavo dying in her Florida hospice bed.  As each day passed, the battle between Terri’s husband and family continued.

Ø Schiavo, M. (2006). Terri: the truth/Michael Schiavo, with Michael Hirsh                                                                                                          Call Number: 362.175 SCHI Fla R                                                    ISBN: 0525949461

This book contains the story of Theresa Marie Schiavo through the eyes of her husband Michael Schiavo.

Ø Danforth, J. (2006). Fath and politics: howthe “moral values” debate divides America and how to move forward together  

Call Number: 322.1097                                                                         ISBN: 0670037877

 

This book contains the story of Theresa Marie Schiavo, the Christian love and practical politics that played a significant role in the case.

Biographical Sources                 
These biographies tell about the life of Theresa Maria Schiavo

http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?type=xw12&isbn=9781591023982/LC.GIF&client=midapThe Case of Terri Schiavo:  Ethics at the End of Life

Caplan, James, McCartney, James, Sisti, Dominic.  The case of Terri Schiavo: Ethics at the end of life. New York:  Prometheus Books, 2006.                    ISBN:  159102398X                                                                                            Call Number: 17937 Case Fla R

Front Cover

A Life That Matters:  The Legacy of Terri Schiavo—A lesson for Us All

Schindler, Mary, Schindler Robert.  A life that matters: The legacy of Terri Schiavo—A lesson for us all.  New York:  Warner Books, 2006.                    ISBN: 0446579874                                                                                            Call Number:  179.7 SCHI Fla R


Front CoverFight for Dear Life:  The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo and what it Means

Gibbs, David.  Fight for dear life:  The untold story of Terri Schiavo and what it means.  Minneapolis:  Bethany House Publishers, 2006.                                   ISBN: 07642243X                                                                                                  Call Number:  179.7 GIBB

 



Dictionary

Encyclopedia and dictionary articles can be used to understand factual information

Ø “Theresa Marie Schiavo.”  Urban dictionary: Fularious street slang defined. 2005.                                                                                 ISBN: 0740751433                                                         9780740751431                                                                              Call Number:  307.7609 Peck

Internet Sources

Internet sources shows the reader a more in depth picture of research information

v The official web site of the Terri Schiavo Foundation

Terri Schiavo Foundation. 28 Nov. 2008.

 

The Terri Schiavo Foundation is a non-profit group dedicated to helping persons with disabilities, and the incapacitated who are in or potentially facing life threatening situations. 

v Terri Schiavo Story

Terri Schiavo Story. 30 Jan. 2008.

The Terri Schiavo Story was written by Terri’s father.  It allows the reader to view a father’s side of how it feels to see your child slip away.
         
University of Miami Ethics Program

Schiavo Case Resources. 1997-2006.

The University of Miami Ethics Programs foster and support a range of efforts dedicated to education, research and community service in ethics and the professions. They do this by sponsoring and developing a variety of courses, conferences, research projects, seminars and other activities around the University of Miami and with partners throughout Florida, the United States and the Americas.

 

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November 30, 2008