Friday, December 23, 2011

Another "Organ Donor" Wakes Up


Given all that we're learning about people in persistent nonresponsive states, this story should give us pause. Doctors were already suggesting that this patient be taken off life support for his organs - when he woke up, and is now expected to make a full recovery.
‘BRAIN DEAD’ STUDENT AWAKENS HOURS AFTER DOCTORS SUGGEST PULLING THE PLUG 
In an event being called a “modern day miracle” and the best Christmas present “ever ever ever”. Sam Schmid, a 21-year-old University of Arizona student, awoke from a coma just hours after the doctors broached the subject of taking him off life support and organ donation with his parents. more

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