French Court Seeks Independent Medical Opinions in Vincent Lambert Case

On Friday afternoon, the State Council again delayed issuing a decision in the case Vincent Lambert.  




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The Council decided that given the extreme gravity of the situation and the seriousness of the decision, tit needed more expert medical evidence.  Specifically, the Council, is looking for the experts to address three questions:

1. What is the extent of the irreversible damage suffered by Vincent Lambert?


2. Is Lambert able to communicate?


3. Can Lambert's responses be interpreted as a rejection of care or as a wish that the treatment be prolonged?

After this evidence is gathered, the State Council will issue its decision "before the summer."  (Le Monde)