James Bernat, a professor emeritus of neurology, is quoted in an article about a large study that suggests that up to a quarter of brain-damaged patients who are unresponsive may have some awareness. “This is, without a doubt, the largest study that’s ever been done,” Bernat said. “It’s done by the best people at the best places, so we’re not going to be seeing a better one coming down the pike in a long, long time.”
For more information see Carl Zimmer “Unresponsive Brain-Damaged Patients May Have Some Awareness” The New York Times, August 14, 2024.
Special thanks to Lewis Saret (Attorney, Washington, D.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
