title: [The significance of anticipating suspected brain death for the accusation of failure to treat according to Section 323c of the Federal Penal Code].
abstract: Brain death is usually not confirmed by neurological and angiographical techniques until long after it has actually taken place. In connection with a case in which expert testimony was heard, clinical and radiographic evidence and the autopsy statement are discussed as criteria of continuing development of brain edema; on the basis of the evidence it was possible to conclude that the cerebral circulation had not yet ceased at the time assumed.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Rechtsmedizin, Fachbereichs Medizin, Universität Göttingen, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berg
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Helwig
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001926:Brain Death / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000150:complications; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Die Bedeutung einer antezipierten Hirntodvermutung für den Vorwurf unterlassener Hilfeleistung gem. Section 323 c StGB.