Controversy in the Determination of Death
When is a person considered officially dead - and who gets to make the final call? These questions are still debatable, according to the Wall Street Journal. For more than four decades, physicians have been able to declare a person brain-dead, even if their heart and lung activity can be maintained with machines. But lately, the determination of death has come under scrutiny as more families are challenging the determination of brain death in loved ones. Last December, a group of lawyers as well as neurologists and philosophers from the Uniform Law Commission met to discuss potential revisions to the ... Read More
Why It Is Important To Have End Of Life Treatment Options And Prepare An Advance Health Care Directive
In light of the recent Covid 19 Healthcare Crisis that, worldwide, has claimed over 237,000 lives, it is important to ensure that your medical wishes are well-known and documented. The best practice to do so is to prepare a California Law compliant Advance Healthcare Directive, sometimes referred to as a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or a Living Will. An Advance Healthcare Directive will ensure that if you cannot give informed consent or denial any longer, that your medical wishes are adhered to up to and including the final moments of your life. It allows you to appoint ... Read More
