Diagnosing consciousness: neuroimaging, law, and the vegetative state.
The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics 2010 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-720x.2010.00496.x (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that neuroimaging evidence of consciousness in vegetative state patients challenges current diagnostic and legal frameworks, proposing that these findings should influence legal and medical decisions regarding patient care and rights. |
Abstract
Diagnosing consciousness: neuroimaging, law, and the vegetative state.
Citations in the library
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