Recently revised ‘brain death’ guidelines are not backed by scientific evidence It’s time to scrap conjectured 'brain death' guidelines and return to the traditional definition of death: cessation of cardiopulmonary function. Opinion Heidi Klessig, M.D. • Apr 23, 2024Apr 23, 2024
‘Brain death’ diagnosis devalues human life, makes us vulnerable to unethical treatment The physician-patient relationship has suffered because doctors are being trained to see people with severe brain injuries as 'good as dead,' rather than valuing their humanity. Opinion Heidi Klessig, M.D. • Apr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024