http://libertytothecaptives.net/hammesfahr_dr._report.html
I am including excerpts from Dr. Hammesfahr's report that pertain to
Terri's swallowing ability. Bolded passages are to help you find
relevant phrases quickly.
In the spring of 2000, three physicians, including Dr. Jay
Carpenter,
who is a former Chief of Medicine at Morton Plant Hospital, filed
affidavits after observing Ms. Schiavo. All three physicians stated
that it is visually apparent that Ms Schiavo is able to swallow and,
in fact, does swallow her own saliva.
The general facial exam was significant for acne, probably due to a
chronic stress induced steroid responses. No bruits were identified.
Cranial nerves were intact, and the patient was able to swallow and
handle all secretions.
The first two hours of the exam, focusing on cognitive awareness of
her surroundings, was carried out in a chair. The last one hour on
videotape was carried out in her bed. In neither position did she
have
any difficulty handling any saliva or secretions.
During various portions of the exam, she would be moved or have her
position readjusted. She continued to handle her saliva during this
time, never being observed to choke on her saliva.
ENT: The patient can clearly swallow, and is able to swallow
approximately 2 liters of water per day (the daily amount of saliva
generated). Water is one of the most difficult things for people to
swallow. It is unlikely that she currently needs a feeding tube. She
should be evaluated by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist, and have a
new swallowing exam. [Her test should be done under the scrutiny of
doctors without a killing agenda. Otherwise, the would-be killers
could sedate her.] (Joe and Margaret's important observation.)
This case is nothing more than a killing agenda. Since Terri can
swallow, it makes sense that they defied the Florida statues and
denied her oral feedings. It would defeat their killing purposes to
obey the law and give Terri food and drink by mouth, because she can
swallow!
Florida statutes:
http://libertytothecaptives.net/florida_statutes_terri_no_euthanasia.html
Make a mental note of the media that is cooperating with the
euthanasia killing agenda by not informing people that it is against
the law to deny Terri food and drink by mouth. Whether they are
mainstream or allegedly alternative, their silence speaks volumes.
Lisa Ruby
12/23/03
For the Life of Terri Schiavo: News Links and Commentary
http://libertytothecaptives.net/for_the_life_of_terri_schiavo.html
http://news.kornet.net/view.cgi?group=talk.euthanasia&msgid=16077
http://libertytothecaptives.net/hammesfahr_dr._report.html