Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Fall 2014
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Jahi McMath, Marlise Munoz
Subject Categories
Medical Pathology | Neurology | Nursing
Abstract
Lack of understanding of brain death has contributed to recent controversial cases (Copnell, 2014). The cases of Jahi McMath and Marlise Munoz were the focus of national news, causing an intense debate among the public and healthcare professionals (Copnell, 2014). The concept of brain death is a mystery to the public (Powell, 2014). Copnell (2014) found that 60% of family members who had been told their loved one was brain dead believed that they were still alive. Health professionals not having a clear grasp of brain death’s definition and assessment can lead to increased confusion in family members (Powell, 2014).
Recommended Citation
Felter, Natalie A., "Understanding the Mystery of Brain Death" (2014). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 38.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/38
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