‘‘What is death?’’ is a classic question that has been much pondered by philosophers and theologians through the centuries. Today, the question has become, ‘‘When is this person dead?’’ Traditionally, this determination was made by observing the lack of respiration, pulse, and response to stimulation as well as by lowered body temperature (hypothermia). (more…)
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