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Brain Death

Ethical Considerations

Paperback

Published: 1st June 1980
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The traditional equation of the death of a person with irreversible cessation of cardiorespiratory function-the absence of heartbeat, pulse, or respiration-is being replaced by modern medicine with a definition of death in terms of irreversible destruction of function-brain death. In this book, the author thoughtfully and analytically surveys and evaluates the arguments for and against equating the death of a person with brain death. The ethical issues-both theoretical and practical-are explored against a rich and comprehensive background of current medical thought and practice and the most recent legal reasoning and opinion.

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ISBN: 9780931682124
ISBN-10: 0931682126
Series: Science & society series
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 102
Published: 1st June 1980
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Dimensions (cm): 22.0 x 13.970
Weight (kg): 0.172