By s.e. smith on 11 February, 2010
“Awake, but not aware” is a phrase commonly used to describe patients in a vegetative state. “The lights are on, but nobody’s home” is what a doctor crudely told me when I visited a friend in long-term care last year. The patient does not require life support, but does require nursing care. Sleep-wake cycles are [...]
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By lauredhel on 11 February, 2010
Warning: Offsite links are not safe spaces. Articles and comments in the links may contain ableist, sexist, and other -ist language and ideas of varying intensity. Opinions expressed in the articles may not reflect the opinions held by the compiler of the post. I attempt to provide extra warnings for material like extreme violence/rape; however, [...]
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By Chally on 11 February, 2010
Hey, is anyone here from NSW? If you are… a) Wondering what on earth that is, it is New South Wales, a state in eastern Australia. b) Aware of what I am talking about but are not from NSW, hello there! c) From NSW, greetings fellow New South Welsh creature! We’re pretty great, aren’t we? [...]
Posted in make the world a better place | Tagged australia, education
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