Frequently Asked Questions

What are the similarities and differences between Terry Schiavo's case and David McRae's case?

How do you decide what treatment to pursue for a brain-damaged family member?

When do you know when to stop pursuing treatment?

Is it morally acceptable to take a loved one off of a ventilator or to remove the feeding tube?

When the doctors declared David to be in a "persistent vegetative state," how did you and your family repond?

What role did the nurses play in ensuring David received proper care?

What kinds of physical therapy techniques did you employ with David at home, and how successful were they? How much can the human brain adapt to trauma?

In what ways has David's recovery exceeded the doctors' predictions?

How did the church and your community assist David and your family over the years?

What role has your faith played in this long journey with David? What is David's faith like?

How did you succeed in financing the costs of David's care?

How many Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year? How many of these are considered to be in a PVS?

What kinds of programs exist for brain-damaged people and their families?

  
 
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