Terri Schiavo’s Case and the Ethics of End-of-Life Decisions Without Advance Directives
Introduction The Terri Schiavo case remains one of the most publicized and controversial bioethical issues in modern times. The case revolved around Theresa Marie “Terri” Schiavo, a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest in 1990, leading to severe brain damage and a persistent vegetative state. The primary stakeholders in this...