Neurologists define the Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) usually as a lack of awareness of self and of the environment. Nevertheless, more resent discoveries show that some patient are in fact conscious about their environment and of themselves as well. This has created controversy over the accurate diagnosis of PVS. Edward J. Furton MA, PhD of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia (USA) explains in a 3 minute video that we are happy to share with you.
