title: The biology of the persistent vegetative state: legal, ethical, and philosophical implications for transplantation.
authors.affiliation: Westminster Institute for Ethics and Human Values, London, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Downie
mesh_terms: D003128:Coma / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D012297:Right to Die / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014180:Transplantation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*