PSY 3101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Respiratory Center, Head Injury, Cranial Nerves
19 Apr 2016
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Express feelings + emotions in an individualistic way. Expect continuing medical + personal care @ all times. Expect sanctity of body be respected after death. Be cared for by genuine, sensitive and knowledgable ppl. Living wills (power of attorney) for personal and financial care whiel alive and estate will (eg. canada 1994. Canada + ontario organ donation rate rank in lower third, compared to other countries. Those with health issues (smokers, cancer, alcoholic, certain diseases) not eligible. 1882 lives saved/enhanced due to transplant o o o o o o o o. 46% donors - higher in women, middle age, higher education and income. Organ goes to rich rather than most sick. Identification: contraindications (surgery should not be used because may be harmful to the person) Causes of brain stem death: o o o. Tests of brain stem death: o o o o. Checklist filled in by 2 physicians independent of transplant team.
