title: Ethical issues in redefining death.
abstract: This discussion has presented an introduction to a philosophic debate about definitions of death. It is not intended to provide concrete answers to dilemmas confronting neuroscience nurses, but perhaps will spark further thoughts about the arguments described.
authors: University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing 78701-1499.
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Penticuff
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness; D001926:Brain Death / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003071:Cognition; D003643:Death; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D014481:United States