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HSM 320 The Ability to Determine Death Discussions 1 Week 7
Why is the ability to determine when death has occurred so critical in today’s healthcare environment? What is the difference between brain-oriented death and cardiac death?  At what point is it acceptable to harvest organs from a dying patient?  Name one myth and one truth about organ donation.  What are the requirements to be an organ donor?…
Let’s talk about advance directives or “living wills.” Do any of you have a living will? What are some of the benefits to obtaining a living will? What is the difference between a living will and a durable power of attorney…
Now let’s talk a bit about euthanasia. What is the difference between active and passive euthanasia? What is a situation in which passive euthanasia might be acceptable?…