Death: Beyond Whole-Brain Criteria
- 292 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The report by the President's Commission establishes a whole-brain definition of death, emphasizing the brain stem's role. It proposes a uniform determination of death act, stating that death occurs with the irreversible loss of circulatory, respiratory, or all brain functions. However, the criteria's validity is questioned regarding treatment for those with lost consciousness but functioning brain stems.
