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PDFDisorders of consciousness
Persistent vegetative state and minimally conscious state: ethical, legal and practical dilemmas
- Correspondence to Professor Lindy Willmott, 2 George Street Brisbane Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia; l.willmott{at}qut.edu.au
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Persistent vegetative state and minimally conscious state: ethical, legal and practical dilemmas
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- Received May 15, 2017
- Accepted May 15, 2017
- First published June 29, 2017.
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June 29, 2017
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