Though there are major limitations in present knowledge regarding the psycho- and physio-pathology and prognostic indices of the syndromes produced by the after effects of severe non-progressive cerebral disease in adults, an early poor prognosis on the basis of prolonged coma, a picture of dementia, or relapse following improvement, is often proven wrong. Treatable decompensation may temporarily interrupt the course of improvement. The patient and family require the hopeful co-operative efforts of family physicians, psychiatrist and other specialists, psychologists, and paramedical remedial therapists to achieve maximum freedom from disabling symptoms and social adaption.
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