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    • Disability Rights

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    • Severe brain injuries present complex challenges for patients and families.
    • Current diagnostic and treatment approaches for disorders of consciousness may be insufficient.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore neuroethics and disorders of consciousness using real-life case studies.
    • To advocate for improved care, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with severe brain injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of individuals with severe brain injuries and disorders of consciousness.
    • Qualitative research involving interviews with affected families.

    Main Results:

    • The experiences of patients like Maggie and Nancy Worthen illustrate significant challenges in care and societal understanding.
    • Progress in neuroscience offers potential for improved diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need to enhance care for individuals with severe brain injuries.
    • Improving care is an issue of access to healthcare and a matter of civil and disability rights.