Matt had a visit and evaluation by a well known physical medicine Dr. Stenehjem from Sharpe Rehab. The doctor introduced himself to Matthew and asked Matt to do different things. Matthew did what the doctor asked him to do confirming what we the family, friends and other professionals and concerned hospital staff that have been watching Matt over the past several weeks are observing.  Matt is making definite progress even from just 3 weeks ago when Sharpe’s Debra Morebello was out during Sharpe’s last evaluation.  Yeah Matt!  Doctor says there is definitely some healing, rewiring so to speak, going on.  Dr. Stenehjem did tell Lisa  after the he had been in the room for about an hour that reading Kaiser’s chart and their evaluation of Matt is quit different than what he sees visiting with Matt.  Dr. Stenehjem said Matt is right there and not unresponsive or vegetative as the Kaiser charts indicate.  As Lisa explained to the doctor what she sees when the Kaiser doctor does in the 2 - 3 minutes he spends with Matt during his quick evaluation asking Matt to perform 3 or 4 different tasks in that short period of time it’s apparent there is a lack of brain injury understanding in regards to assessment and treatment.  Dr. Stenehjem we’ve heard from other rehab facilities in the area has a very solid reputation in the brain injury rehabilitation community.  He is a very well-respected PMR (physical medicine/rehab) physician.  There does seem to be a definite buzz on the floor now that a Sharpe Rehab doctor has been in and walked away with such positive comments and upbeat outlook.   A hopefully independent and objective report now will be submitted to Kaiser and I would guess to the State for review.  We’ll keep you posted as things develop.

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