Medical Treatment: Decisions and the Law

18. The End of Life

Co-authored by George Thomas and Neil Davy.

Contents

  • A The definition of ‘death’ 18.1
  • B The diagnosis of death 18.13
  • Brain stem death 18.14
  • Death following cessation of cardio-respiratory function 18.15 Certification and notification 18.18
  • The ‘process of dying’ 18.19
  • C After death 18.27
  • D Application of ‘work and skill’ exception 18.30
  • E Right of possession and disposal 18.36
  • F The use and storage of human bodies and tissues 18.40
  • G Conclusion 18.41

 

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