"When families give up on the patient's recovery, I think the health care team may do the same, " Schwamm said.
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"I would encourage families to be hopeful, to be present, and to really keep hope alive in their heart, " Schwamm said.
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"If you've got people at your side encouraging you, you have such an advantage over isolated and withdrawn patients who have to do that journey alone, " Schwamm said.
CNN: Healing touch of family, friends aids recovery