"I understand that Grace has had a general anesthetic and many pain medications and that her confusion will probably dissipate once she is more medically stable"

"Grace will likely improve within 4 to 6 months, once antidepressant medication is initiated"

"Grace will require intensive psychotherapy to recover and develop more appropriate coping mechanisms"

"Grace will probably slowly deteriorate until she no longer recognizes us and can no longer care for herself because of her cognitive decline"