Factors Affecting Acceptance of the Diagnosis of Death by Neurological Criteria
Abstract
Death by Neurological criteria is approved in the UAE. The Legalizing infrastructure supporting regional transplantation updated the process in UAE receiving special care to confront refusal of the family affecting the donation rate. We present a case to explore aspects of refusal of diagnosis of brain death in 20-year-old male diagnosed with brain death after sudden cardiac arrest. However, the family refused the diagnosis due to traditional beliefs related to culture rather than religion. Institutions across the UAE need to deal with this subject by increasing awareness regarding guidelines to diagnose brain death, withdrawal of life support and to conduct forums, including concerned authorities to reach the public society.
How to Cite This Article
Al-Majmoai F, Abouelela A, Halim NA, Elfeky I, Nassef M. Factors Affecting Acceptance of the Diagnosis of Death by Neurological Criteria. J Pak Soc Intern Med. 2025;6(4):380–381. doi:10.70302/jpsim.v6i4.2571
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