There is no true definition of deceased
On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law While death may be the end of life, there is no set definition as to when it occurs. What constitutes death may be different in New York as opposed to other states. As technology evolves, it allows scientists to keep organs to remain in a functional state for longer periods of time after a medical emergency. Therefore, some believe that defining death is a debate that involves both science and philosophy. However, the 1981 Uniform Determination of Death Act created guidelines to determine if a person is no longer living. It says that a person can be...
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