Vegetative patient 'speaks' to doctors through scanner

A man thought to have been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years, has been able to let scientists know that he is not in any pain.

Scott Routley was asked questions while having his brain activity scanned.

Fergus Walsh reports.

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