How Should Clinicians Respond When Patients' Loved Ones Do Not See "Brain Death" as Death?

Authors

Rabbi Jason Weiner
Rabbi Charles Sheer, New York Medical College

Journal Title

AMA Journal of Ethics

First Page

995

Last Page

1003

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2020

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Two commentaries respond to a case. Each considers religious or cultural values that sometimes conflict with medical standards of practice or law. These conflicts frequently occur at the end of life when stress and tensions are high and, if not handled carefully, can escalate and cause tremendous pain.

Recommended Citation

Weiner, R., & Sheer, R. (2020). How Should Clinicians Respond When Patients' Loved Ones Do Not See "Brain Death" as Death?. AMA Journal of Ethics, 22 (12), 995-1003. https://doi.org/10.1001/amajethics.2020.995