There are situations where patients awake from a Vegetative Sate or Coma after a few moths or sometimes, years. Some patients can be helped with their medical state, yet since the concept of consciousness is complex, this topic shows the difficulty that doctors may be faced with. I will explain the necessary terms typically used when talking about the consciousness, then the complexity of diagnosing a patient, and lastly, the complications that can arise if misdiagnosed.
Interviewer – Kirsten Baity
Interviewee- Natalie Jurcik