Michael Richard Schiavo (born April 3, 1963) was the husband of Terri Schiavo, who became a public figure in a national debate over end-of-life issues. Following his wife's collapse, he led a seven-year but ultimately successful and controversial campaign to remove her feeding tube after she was diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Theresa Marie Terri Schiavo (December 3, 1963 – March 31, 2005), from St. ... This article is about government involvement in the Terri Schiavo case, including both Florida state legislative and legal activities, and the United States federal government. ... A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot or refuse to (cf. ... A persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a condition of patients with severe brain damage in whom coma has progressed to a state of wakefulness without detectable awareness. ...

Early life

Schiavo is the youngest of five brothers in an Italian Lutheran home. He attended Bucks County Community College, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He met Theresa Schindler in a sociology class in 1982. Schiavo proposed five months later and the couple were married on November 10, 1984. They lived in Pennsylvania at the beginning of their marriage, and Michael Schiavo worked as a restaurant manager. The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... Bucks County Community College (BCCC) is a two-year community college located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sociology (from Latin: socius, companion; and the suffix -ology, the study of, from Greek λόγος, lógos, knowledge) is an academic and applied discipline that studies society and human social interaction. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1986, the couple relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida because of Terri's job. Michael had several different jobs during this time and was sometimes unemployed. Nickname: Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State County Pinellas County Founded 1876 Incorporated February 29, 1892 Government  - Mayor Rick Baker Area  - City  133. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

Terri's collapse

On February 25, 1990, Terri collapsed at home. Michael called 9-1-1 and said he was asleep at the time and was awakened by the noise of her fall. Terri had suffered brain damage and would require rehabilitation and constant care. Theresa Marie Terri Schiavo (December 3, 1963 – March 31, 2005), from St. ... ‹The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... On the morning of February 25, 1990, at approximately 5:30 a. ... Public opinion and activism in the Terri Schiavo case - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article is about government involvement in the Terri Schiavo case, including both Florida state legislative and legal activities, and the United States federal government. ... The Palm Sunday Compromise, formally known as the Act for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo, is an Act of Congress passed on March 21, 2005, to allow the case of Terri Schiavo to be moved into a federal court. ... During the Terri Schiavo controversy in March 2005, a talking points memo on the controversy was written by Brian Darling, the legal counsel to Republican Senator Mel Martinez of Florida [1]. The memo suggested the Schiavo case offered “a great political issue” that would appeal to the party... A persistent vegetative state (PVS) is a condition of patients with severe brain damage in whom coma has progressed to a state of wakefulness without detectable awareness. ... A living will, also called will to live, advance health directive, or advance health care directive, is a specific type of power of attorney or health care proxy or advance directive. ... James E. Jim King is a state senator from Floridas 8th district, living in Jacksonville. ... Dr. Michael Baden is a board-certified forensic pathologist and medical doctor. ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Randall Terry Randall A. Terry (born 1959) is an American political and conservative religious activist and musician. ... Dr. William Hammesfahr William Hammesfahr is an American neurologist practising in Clearwater, Florida, who specializes in treating stroke victims. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 911 (disambiguation). ...

On June 18, 1990, Schiavo was appointed as his wife's guardian. He and the Schindlers managed her care and organized a fundraiser so that Terri could be flown to California for experimental treatment. The couple returned to Florida and Michael placed Terri in a rehabilitation facility. He later received a nursing degree. is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In July 1993, Schiavo placed a standard "do-not-resuscitate" order on Terri's medical chart. In 1993, Schiavo ordered Dr. Patrick Mulroy not to give Terri antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, which if left untreated could have been fatal. In testimony at a guardianship hearing, Schiavo said that Sabel Palms Health Care Center refused to follow this order because the Center felt it was against the law.^[1] The urinary system is a system of organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together to create, store, and carry, urine. ...

Relationship with Terri's parents

From 1990 to 1993, Michael and the Schindlers enjoyed an amicable relationship. ^[2] The Schindlers even allowed Michael to live rent-free in their condominium for several months. During this time, the Schindlers actively encouraged Michael to "get on with his life". He was encouraged by the Schindlers to date, and he introduced his in-law family to women he was dating.^[3] On June 18, 1990, the court appointed Michael Schiavo as Terri's legal guardian; this appointment was not disputed by the Schindlers at the time. is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

While their initial relationship was cooperative, a conversation on February 14, 1993, over the malpractice award did much to rupture their relationship. Michael's relationship with Terri's parents deteriorated as he began to consider taking steps to hasten Terri's death. is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Malpractice suit

In 1992, Michael, on behalf of his wife and himself, brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against G. Stephen Igel, the obstetrician who had been treating Schiavo for infertility, claiming that his failure to test for an eating disorder had led to her current condition. During the trial, at least one of Schiavo's friends testified that they believed she was bulimic because after meals out, she always immediately excused herself to go to the bathroom.^[4] Michael also said that he had noticed some peculiar eating habits (such as drinking about a gallon of iced tea a day, eating a huge omelette or practically all of a pizza on Sundays) but had received no indication that she had any kind of psychological problem or eating disorder.^[5] At the conclusion of the trial, the jury found for the Schiavos and awarded Mrs. Schiavo $1,600,000 in damages and Michael $600,000 for loss of consortium. While on appeal, the case was settled (May 1992) for $700,000 and $300,000, respectively.^[6] The court placed Mrs. Schiavo's award in a trust fund, which was controlled by a third party and covered her medical and legal expenses. Medical malpractice is an act or omission by a health care provider which deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and which causes injury to the patient. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a man or a woman to contribute to conception. ... Loss of consortium is a legal term that refers to the deprivation of care and affection, often sexual, in a (usually spousal) relationship. ... In common law legal systems, a trust is a contractual relationship in which a person or entity (the trustee) has legal title to certain property (the trust property or trust corpus), but is bound by a fiduciary duty to exercise that legal control for the benefit of one or more...

During the malpractice trial, Michael testified that he began studying nursing at St. Petersburg College around 1991. When asked why, he explained: Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining, re-attaining, and maintaining optimal health and functioning. ...

Q: Why did you want to learn to be a nurse?

MS: Because I enjoy it and I want to learn more how to take care of Terri.

Q: You're a young man. Your life is ahead of you. When you look up the road, what do you see for yourself?

MS: I see myself hopefully finishing school and taking care of my wife.

Q: Where do you want to take care of your wife?

MS: I want to bring her home.

Q: If you had the resources available to you, if you had the equipment and the people, would you do that?

MS: Yes, I would, in a heartbeat.

Q: How do you feel about being married to Terri now.

MS: I feel wonderful. She's my life and I wouldn't trade her for the world. I believe in my marriage vows.

Q: You believe in your wedding vows, what do you mean by that?

MS: I believe in the vows I took with my wife, through sickness and in health, for richer or poor. I married my wife because I love her and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I'm going to do that."^[7]

Eventually, he became a respiratory therapist and emergency room nurse. Respiratory therapy is categorized as an allied health profession in the United States and Canada. ... The emergency room is the American English term for a room, or group of rooms, within a hospital that is designed for the treatment of urgent and medical emergencies. ... This article is about the occupation. ...

Legal efforts to remove feeding tube

In May of 1998, Michael Schiavo petitioned to discontinue life support for his wife. Ultimately, Michael did not directly make the decision about whether Terri should live or die. He petitioned the court, asking it to act as the Terri's surrogate and determine what she would decide to do if she were able. The court deteremined that Terri would not wish to continue life-prolonging measures. While Michael remained interested and visible in the proceedings, he had conceded control to the court and the Schindlers now faced the decision of the court. Some suggest that he may have been responsible for the fall Terri encountered.^[8]

Pressure to cede control

Aside from the publicity the case received, and the extended court proceedings, Michael was pressured to cede his guardianship of Terri in other ways. He received death threats. On March 11, 2005, media tycoon Robert Herring (who believes that stem cell research could have cured Schiavo's condition) offered $1 million (USD) to Michael Schiavo if he agreed to cede his guardianship to his wife's parents. The offer was rejected; George Felos, attorney for Michael Schiavo, added that Michael had rejected other monetary offers, including one of $10 million (USD). This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a mogul, tycoon, or industrialist is a person who controls a large portion of a particular industry and whose wealth derives primarily from this control. ... Robert Herring, is a California businessman and founder of WealthTV. He was the founder and owner of Herco Technology before selling the company in 2000 to Teradyne, Inc. ... Mouse embryonic stem cells. ...

Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigators stated that there were "no indicators" of abuse in any of the cases and concluding that "[t]he preponderance of the evidence shows that Michael Schiavo followed doctors' orders [regarding] Ms. Schiavo's diagnosis of being in a persistent vegetative state and that he provided her with appropriate care."

After many challenges from the Schindlers, "Terri's Law" and its overturning, and yet more challenges, the case began to receive more publicity around the start of 2005. As the last of the Schindlers' legal options ran out, Terri's feeding tube was removed on March 18, 2005 for the third and final time. Congress passed and President Bush signed a bill (known as the Palm Sunday Compromise) that gave federal courts jurisdiction in the case, but federal courts declined to order the reinsertion of the feeding tube. Terri Schiavo died on March 31, 2005. The Palm Sunday Compromise, formally known as the Act for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo, is an Act of Congress passed on March 21, 2005, to allow the case of Terri Schiavo to be moved into a federal court. ...

Aftermath

In December 2005, Michael Schiavo opened TerriPAC, a political action committee "to restore personal freedoms and individual rights." He was a lifelong Republican, but changed his affiliation to Democratic not long after the vote. Schiavo is also a blogger on the high-traffic left-wing political blog, Daily Kos. The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... “Leftism” redirects here. ... Daily Kos (IPA: ) is an American political blog, publishing news and opinion from a progressive point of view. ...

Remarriage

On January 23, 2006, Schiavo married his long-term fiancée, Jodi Centonze, whom he met in a dentist's office in 1993, according to Schiavo's book. They have two children, both born prior to their marriage and prior to Terri's death: the first was born in the fall of 2002, and the second was born in the spring of 2004. is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Book

• Terri: The Truth (with Michael Hirsh) (2006) ISBN 0-525-94946-1

References

1. ^ Official website
2. ^ Pariente, Barbara, Chief Justice (for The Court). "JEB BUSH, Governor of Florida, et al., vs. MICHAEL SCHIAVO, Guardian of Theresa Schiavo," Case Number: SC04-925, Florida Supreme Court, September 23, 2004 link
3. ^ Wolfson, Jay, DrPH, JD. "A REPORT TO GOVERNOR JEB BUSH AND THE 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE MATTER OF THERESA MARIE SCHIAVO," Abstract Appeal Legal Blog, December 1, 2003 link
4. ^ USA Today "Schiavo case highlights eating disorders" February 26, 2005 link
5. ^ Gerbino, Joanne, Court Reporter. Transcript regarding "BARNETT BANK TRUST COMPANY as Guardian of the Property of THERESA SCHIAVO and MICHAEL SCHIAVO, individually, Plaintiffs, vs. G. STEPHEN IGEL, M.D., Defendant," CASE NO. 92-939-15, Purple Moose Marie Web log, November 5, 1992 link
6. ^ Greer, George W., Circuit Judge. "IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF THERESA MARIE SCHIAVO, Incapacitated," File No. 90-2908GD-003, Fla. 6th Judicial Circuit, February 11, 2000 link
7. ^ Gerbino, Joanne, Court Reporter. Transcript regarding "BARNETT BANK TRUST COMPANY as Guardian of the Property of THERESA SCHIAVO and MICHAEL SCHIAVO, individually, Plaintiffs, vs. G. STEPHEN IGEL, M.D., Defendant," CASE NO. 92-939-15, Purple Moose Marie Web log, November 5, 1992
8. ^ Abstract Appeal's compilation

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See also

• Terri Schiavo timeline

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External links

• TerriPAC
• Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation
• Michael Schiavo