Originally posted by kontour_sev6:
I have heard the same reports that you have on CNN and MSNBC and that is the point. You have several different "experts" saying there is no cerebral cortex and some that say that there was a shrinkage in the cortex, but either way there is some major brain damage. I am not disputing the fact that Terri would have some major problems, but she was never given a chance for any rehabilitation. Obviously none of us have first hand knowledge of Terri's case, but the whole point is that we should not think that this case is a laughing matter because we might face this same demise!!!!!!!



I tend to not watch mainstream news, actually. In fact I couldn't tell you the last time I watched CNN, MSNBC, or even FoxNews. My information is from the court documents, transcripts, and rulings of the previous cases. No expert has ever attempted to seriously argue that she has any remaining cerebral cortex left in court, not even those appointed by the Schindlers. The point is virtually unargued. Only those that appear on TV appear to be attempting to make that point.

And "never given a chance for rehablitation"? She spent over 5 years with the best doctors in the US for treatment. Her husband even had her taken to California for rehabilitation with a particular specialist for a long period of time. It was only after no progress at all was being made that further tests were done and found that her cerebral cortex was virtually non-existent, and by 2000 was entirely gone.

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