Avaliação dos efeitos da anestesia peridural torácica sobre as alterações miocárdicas associadas à morte encefálica: estudo experimental

Ethical aspects of brain death and end-of-life

“…Should the family refuse to accept withdrawal of care, doctors in charge of the patient may still carry this out as “verification of death by any criteria is the doctor’s remit”. However, doctors should exercise sensitivity such that these powers do not constitute additional cause of pain to relatives already suffering the loss of a loved one, who should greet a message of relief and solidarity in the doctor” 4 .…”