Sharon in 'vegetative state' - report
2006-01-25 21:58
Jerusalem - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's doctors held talks on Wednesday with two specialists from a long-term care facility, but decided he would remain for the time being at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, a hospital spokesperson said.
But there will be more meetings with specialists from long-term care facilities to discuss Sharon's care, Yael Bossem-Levy said.
Sharon, who has been in a coma since having a stroke on January 4, remained in critical but stable condition, Bossem-Levy added.
Two intensive care specialists from Loewenstein Hospital Rehabilitation Centre participated in Wednesday's meeting with Sharon's doctors, Bossem-Levy said.
Although Sharon has responded to pain stimulus, he has shown no signs of waking up, even after being taken off sedatives more than a week ago.
The Israeli daily Haaretz quoted experts describing Sharon's condition as a vegetative state, saying he could still wake up, but it might take weeks or months.
Hospital officials declined to comment on the report.
- AP