23-06.3 Uniform Determination of Death Act - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 23-06.3UNIFORM DETERMINATION OF DEATH ACT23-06.3-01. Determination of death. An individual who has sustained either irreversiblecessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or irreversible cessation of all functions of the
entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead.A determination of death must be made inaccordance with accepted medical standards.23-06.3-02. Notice to family in case of imminent death. If it appears to a physicianwho has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of an individual that the death of the
individual is imminent, the physician shall make reasonable efforts to notify the individual's next
of kin. If after making reasonable efforts the next of kin are not notified, the physician shall
document in the medical records of the individual the efforts made to notify the next of kin. If
notice is given, the physician shall provide the next of kin with appropriate information regarding
the individual's medical condition and available medical therapies.Page No. 1Document Outlinechapter 23-06.3 uniform determination of death act