Of dead brains, living wills, and autonomy
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Of dead brains, living wills, and autonomy
Hosp Pract (Off Ed).
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Abstract
Recent court decisions have clarified many important bioethical and medicolegal issues. Brain death, living wills, and patient autonomy are being defined by the rulings.
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