Terri Schiavo case - Wikipedia
The Terri Schiavo case was a series of court and legislative actions in the United States from 1998 to 2005, regarding the care of Theresa Marie Schiavo (née Schindler) (/ ˈʃaɪvoʊ /; December 3, 1963 – …
The Terri Schiavo Saga: The Making of a Tragedy and Lessons Learned
While other issues, such as the controversy over embryonic stem cells and cloning, generate significant discussion and debate, the plight of Terri Schiavo is the most important case of clinical ethics in more …
Terri Schiavo's death divided America. The debate it raised lives on.
Mar 31, 2025 · Monday marks 20 years since the death of Terri Schiavo, whose landmark case became the symbol of the "right to die" movement, generated political controversy and sparked public outcry …
A death in the family: Reflections on the Terri Schiavo case
Terri Schiavo, a 41-year-old Florida woman who was in a persistent vegetative state for the 15 years before her death on Mar. 31, 2005, was at the centre of a political, legal and media tempest over the …
Terri Schiavo’s Legacy - The Hastings Center for Bioethics
Mar 13, 2025 · Few knew it then, but the case of Terri Schiavo was a canary in the coal mine, warning us of bad things to come. The fight to honor Terri’s values in death was won, but the broader battle …
Bush v. Schiavo and the Separation of Powers - LegalClarity
Jul 26, 2025 · Governor Bush promptly used this new power to order the reinsertion of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube. The law faced immediate legal challenge, with Michael Schiavo arguing it was an …
Terri Schiavo: 20 years after her death, her case still shapes end-of ...
Mar 30, 2025 · Terri's case divided her family and the country over the right to die and sparked end-of-life debates. The battle went through several courts and even to the White House after her husband …
Terri Schiavo case | Research Starters - EBSCO
The Terri Schiavo case emerged as a significant and contentious legal battle in the United States during the mid-2000s, focusing on issues related to end-of-life care, living wills, and the rights of patients in …
Two Decades Later: The Fight of Terri Schiavo
Apr 14, 2025 · Twenty years ago, a large crowd gathered outside a hospice in Florida where they held a 24-hour round-the-clock prayer vigil. Inside the hospice lay Terri Schiavo, a 41-year-old woman who …
Schiavo, Theresa Marie (“Terri”) - Encyclopedia.com
Schiavo, Theresa Marie (“Terri”) (b. 3 December 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; d. 31 March 2005 in Pinellas Park, Florida), brain-damaged patient who became the focus of the lengthiest and most …