22 §2811. Determination of death

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

Chapter 706: UNIFORM DETERMINATION OF DEATH ACT

§2811. Determination of death

An individual who has sustained either (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions, or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards. [1983, c. 33, (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 33, (NEW).