Organ donation — look beyond tokenismThe HinduThis means consent from the next of kin is essential before any organ harvesting is possible in the event of brain death or after natural death. By carrying a donor card the family discusses organ donatio…
The Meaning of Death: How do we know someone is no longer alive?io9But a heart can be forced to keep beating; and how dead is a person, really, if she can continue to grow, develop, and even give birth after experiencing "brain death"? In sea…
The History Of Declaring DeathHuffington Post (blog)Here in the present, compromised by the needs of organ transplantation and other factors, we embrace the lowest standard for death in history: brain death. Brain-dead people are still breathing (with …
'Donorcycles': Freedom to ride's unorthodox benefit?Sun-SentinelThe documented risk of dying from a serious head wound while riding without a helmet is so high, bare-headed motorcyclists are considered ideal organ donors: They're typica…
Autopsy: Claymore Jones died of natural causesSalisbury PostAccording to an autopsy report obtained by the Post, Jones died as a result of a blood clot in his brain, which cut off the blood supply and caused brain death. The 22-year-old was transferred…
ABC NewsSurgeon: Remove Kidneys for Transplant Before Donor's DeathABC News"These individuals, maintained on mechanical ventilation, do not meet the criteria for brain death," he wrote. In these cases, the patient would be removed from li…
CA fines 13 hospitals for serious violations that led to patient injury or deathLegal ExaminerKaiser foundation Hospital – Oakland/Richmond in Oakland, CA – CDPH found that nursing staff failed to respond to cardiac paging system alarms, resulting …
Deathmonger Felos Still Exploiting Terri SchiavoNorth Country Gazette“Brain death is a medical/legal term, more legal than medical, that implies irreversible loss of brain function including the brain stem. And she has multiple brain …
Google Warns Chinese Users on Faulty Web SearchesThe Chosun IlboThe terms included "301" — the name of the Beijing military hospital where China's top leaders are treated — as well as characters for "brain death" and "bra…
Google Warns Chinese Users on Faulty Web SearchesVoice of America (blog)The terms included “301″ — the name of the Beijing military hospital where China's top leaders are treated — as well as characters for “brain death” and “brain de…