title: The diagnosis of brainstem death and its implications.
abstract: The concept of brainstem death is relatively new and has been developed in response to advances in medical treatment such as mechanical ventilation. The idea that it is the same as death of the whole person has been tested in medical research and legally, which has provided evidence to support the withdrawal of advanced medical treatment and for discussion of organ donation.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gallimore
mesh_terms: D001926:Brain Death / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012021:Reflex, Abnormal; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence