Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 05:07:42
Major
Biology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2018
Abstract
Brain death is a highly debated and controversial topic spanning across several bodies of knowledge. Controversies of brain death include, but are not limited to, lack of consensus, false-positive diagnoses, residual function, public perception, and rights. Though brain death is often sensationalized by the media, distrust by the general population is warranted. The lack of consensus amongst professionals regarding brain death suggest that the American Academy of Neurology’s criterion must be revised. At the minimum, revising of the AAN criterion should focus on evolving ancillary testing, and establishing a minimum observation time before declaring death. Upon further clarification of discrepancies, trust will be restored in the medical community regarding end of life decisions.
Research Sponsor
Kevin Patrick Kaut
First Reader
Christopher Buford
Second Reader
Qin Liu
Recommended Citation
Moore, Meile, "Brain Death: An Investigation of Current Controversies" (2018). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 695.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/695