Higher-brain theorists have argued that, from the perspective of the patient, there is no difference between being in PVS and being dead. Yet for the law there is a significant difference. For example, a patient in PVS could have potential heirs but a dead person couldn't. Who is right and why?

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The Answer of Higher-brain theorists have argued that, from the perspective of the patient, there is no difference between being in PVS and being dead. Yet for the law there is a significant difference. For example, a patient in PVS could have potential heirs but a dead person couldn't. Who is right and why?

Higher-Brain Theorists Have Argued That, from the Perspective of the Patient