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23-06.3 Uniform Determination of Death Act

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CHAPTER 23-06.3UNIFORM DETERMINATION OF DEATH ACT23-06.3-01. Determination of death. An individual who has sustained either irreversiblecessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or irreversible cessation of all functions of the<br>entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead.A determination of death must be made inaccordance with accepted medical standards.23-06.3-02. Notice to family in case of imminent death. If it appears to a physicianwho has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of an individual that the death of the<br>individual is imminent, the physician shall make reasonable efforts to notify the individual's next<br>of kin. If after making reasonable efforts the next of kin are not notified, the physician shall<br>document in the medical records of the individual the efforts made to notify the next of kin. If<br>notice is given, the physician shall provide the next of kin with appropriate information regarding<br>the individual's medical condition and available medical therapies.Page No. 1Document Outlinechapter 23-06.3 uniform determination of death act