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Brain Death
Research on brain death discussed by K.J. Chin and co-researchers
March 22nd, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore, "Despite well-established guidelines, multiple recent studies have demonstrated variability in the conduct of brain death certification. This is undesirable given the gravity of the diagnosis." "We sought therefore to survey local clinicians involved in brain death certification to identify specific areas of variability, if any, and to elicit information on how the testing process can be improved. An anonymous questionnaire was sent to all clinicians on the brain death certification roster in a tertiary neurosciences referral centre. This survey covered clinician...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-22)
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