Joni Mitchell Not in a Coma, Says Official Website

[magical thyme]

Source: Variety

Contrary to a TMZ report, Joni Mitchell is not in a coma and unresponsive, according to the singer’s official website.

“Contrary to rumors circulating on the Internet today, Joni is not in a coma,” the statement said. “Joni is still in the hospital – but she comprehends, she’s alert, and she has her full senses. A full recovery is expected.”

Earlier in the day, Mitchell’s close friend, Leslie Morris, filed a petition on Tuesday to obtain conservatorship over the Grammy-winning artist.

But Mitchell’s website called the legal docs simply a formality “in the absence of 24-hour doctor care – to make care decisions for Joni once she leaves the hospital.”


Read more: http://variety.com/2015/music/news/joni-mitchell-coma-unresponsive-update-1201482885/#

[Stonepounder]

1. There's something wrong here.

If she "...is alert, and she has her full senses" why does she need a conservator and someone "to make care decisions for [her]" and why can't she simply sign a medical power of attorney if that is needed and she is alert and has her full senses?

[magical thyme]

2. one can be alert, comprehend what is happening, but still be unable to

make decisions or take actions, such as hiring and supervising caretakers.

[glinda]

4. My thinking is a stroke.

[peacefreak]

7. My first thought, too.

I hope her friend is truly looking out for her interests.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

5. And what happens if she loses her full senses?

Kind of hard to sign anything by then. You need to do it in advance.

[mahannah]

3. A full recovery, please.

[Hekate]

6. It's good she has an old friend to step up; hope there's pre-existing paperwork. I've had to do that

Not everyone has adult kids or a spouse. One of my friends got dementia, and thank God she had a circle of long time friends to step up.

All the best to Joni. I hope she recovers.