Conscious in a Vegetative State? A Critique of the PVS Concept

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The concept of Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) has evolved from a clinical term to a significant medical condition with profound ethical and legal ramifications. Initially used to discuss a specific group of coma patients, PVS now influences perceptions and management practices for a broader range of disabilities. This shift raises critical questions about the implications for patient care and the ethical considerations surrounding disability, challenging the boundaries of medical understanding and societal attitudes toward those with varying levels of awareness.