NYMC Faculty Publications
How Should Clinicians Respond When Patients' Loved Ones Do Not See "Brain Death" as Death?
DOI
10.1001/amajethics.2020.995
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
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