The Case of Terri Schiavo
Gather information about the Terri Schiavo case, and use it to complete the following:
1. Summarize key information and events in the case. Think about the information that would be needed by an ethics committee reviewing this case. Clearly list the specific ethical issues involved in her case.
2. Imagine you are a member of an ethics committee consulted for a decision about whether Terris feeding tube should be removed. As a member of the ethics committee, analyze the case using the Four Topics Method. Some of the questions may require more discussion than others because of their direct relationship to the Schiavo case. Do your best to comprehensively answer the questions.