The Ethics of Keeping a Brain-Dead Woman Alive: A Complex Medical and Moral Dilemma
Defining Brain Death: The Cessation of Irreversible Neurological Function The concept of “brain death” is central to this discussion. It’s not simply a coma or vegetative state; it’s the irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brainstem. This means there’s no brain activity whatsoever, no potential for recovery, and no possibility … Read more
