Conscious in a Vegetative State? a Critique of the Pvs Concept

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The book delves into the concept of Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), originally defined to discuss patients in unawareness post-coma. It examines how PVS has evolved into a distinct medical condition, influencing ethical and legal perspectives beyond its scientific foundations. The implications of this shift have led to broader conclusions about the status and treatment of patients with various disabilities, raising critical questions about the management and understanding of such conditions in medical practice and society.