At the Coalface: The ultimate curse

Journal/Book: J Med Ethics. 1995; 21: Tavistock House East, Tavistock Square, London, England WC1H 9JR. Prof Sci Publ. 277.

Abstract: This paper tells the story of a doctor in a vegetative state. The approach towards him is quite different from that towards a common patient. The other physicians cannot deal with this situation with the necessary open mind.

Note: Article C Crisci, Salvatore Maugeri Fdn, Dept Neurol Rehabil, Campoli, Italy

Keyword(s): persistent vegetative state; euthanasia

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