title: [Declaration of death in a living individual--a case report].
abstract: Declaration of death in a human being is a medical diagnosis, which results in numerous legal consequences. The demise of an individual can only be recognized by a doctor on the basis of a conscientious, personally conduced examination. Declaration of death releases a doctor from the obligation to rescue and save the individual's life. In the case of an incorrect death declaration, necessary aid is neglected by omission and the threat to human life is increased. Incorrect declaration of death in a living woman provided the basis for adopting an erroneous, contrary to current medical standards in force, management strategy.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Medycyny Sadowej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Białymstoku.
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Okłota
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Niemcunowicz-Janica
authors.forename: Iwona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ptaszyńska-Sarosiek
authors.forename: Janusz
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Załuski
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001926:Brain Death / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002423:Cause of Death; D003644:Death Certificates; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D028743:Professional Misconduct; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012151:Resuscitation