Question 49 · LEK · Patient death and autopsy
Brain death was confirmed in a 25-year-old patient who did not want to become an organ donor, a fact that was noted in the Central Register of Objections. According to the Code of Medical Ethics the attending doctor should:
- A. carry on treatment until the cessation of heartbeat.
- B. maintain organ function as long as possible.
- C. maintain only cell and tissue functioning, but not organ functioning.
- D. base their further steps on the family’s decision.
- E. turn the respirator off and issue the death certificate.
Hint
Once brain death is confirmed the person is legally dead; ask what purpose further organ support could serve in this case.
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