Bioethics, healthcare policy, and related issues.
The full autopsy report on Terri Schiavo was released today. Preliminary news reports on the press briefing held by the Pinellas County Coroner indicate that the results were much as had been expected by those who understood the facts of the case: Schiavo had suffered severe, irreversible brain damage, showed no signs of physical abuse, and was incapable of taking food or water by mouth.
The nomination of Dr. Lester Crawford, Acting Commissioner of the FDA, for permanent appointment is scheduled for today. This also makes possible the activation of threatened “holds” on his nomination by 3 Senators. There is a great deal of concern over his willingness to act responsibly on women’s health and contraception, and over his refusal to do so so far.
