Question 19 (part 2) · LEK · Transplant from deceased donors
Victim of car accident dies due to severe head injury (individual death). After checking the Central Register of Objections, you notice that the patient did not raise an objection for tissue collection for transplant. According to Medical Code of Ethics, attending physician should:
- A. continue the treatment until obtaining consent from the family for ceasing all medical action.
- B. maintain vital function of tissues and organs if they are meant for transplant.
- C. confirm patient’s death with radiologic examination and issue death certificate.
- D. maintain vital functions until obtaining the consent from Prosecution to cease all medical action.
- E. individual death does not allow to declare the patient dead.
Hint
Once death has been confirmed and no objection is recorded, consider what can still justify continuing artificial support.
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