Awareness in a Vegetative State

Curiosity Daily by Cody Gough

Sep 2, 202630:46Society & Culture

When someone goes into a coma or vegetative state, it is only natural for their doctors and loved ones to try to understand their level of awareness of the world around them. But, every patient is different and it’s not...

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