Also see the separate article Coma. Previously, the term persistent vegetative state (PVS) was used to describe all patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. PVS has become marked by ethical and medical dilemmas, often, if not always, requiring legal assistance.
Full Definition of AGENCY. 1. a: the office or function of an agent b: the relationship between a principal and that person's agent. 2. : the capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power: operation.
The term âIntra-agency Agreementâ may be used when referring to such agreements between Components of a Federal Agency. âRequesting Agencyâ - A Federal agency that has a requirement and desires to obtain goods or services from a Servicing Agency. âServicing Agencyâ - A Federal agency that is willing and able to provide