Determination of death

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  2. Maine Revised Statutes
  3. HEALTH AND WELFARE
  4. HEALTH
  5. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
  6. UNIFORM DETERMINATION OF DEATH ACT
  7. Determination of death

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§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.   [PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1983, c. 33 (NEW).


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