Beyond Diagnosis: Understanding the Legal and Ethical Implications of the 2023 Brain Death Guidelines
Presented on: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Join us for the second installment of our brain death series, where we delve into the legal and ethical implications of the 2023 Brain Death Guidelines. Building upon the foundational knowledge from Part I of the series, this session will explore the intricate intersection of law, ethics, and medical practice surrounding brain death determination and donation after neurological death.
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal frameworks and regulations surrounding brain death determination, including relevant statutes, case law, and institutional policies.
Identify the ethical considerations associated with brain death determination.
Identify potential conflicts and challenges that arise in navigating the legal and ethical landscape of brain death determination and develop strategies for addressing them in clinical practice.
Assistant Professor Associate Director, Pediatric Neurocritical Care Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Members of the donation and transplantation community serving diverse populations to include administrators, coordinators, physicians, nurses, surgeons, managers, quality improvement specialists, social workers, and other donation and transplantation center professionals and their colleagues.
