Shades of Grey: Ethics and Controversies about Brain Death

Recent headlines about patients who are declared brain dead but remain on life support have raised questions about what it means to be brain dead. How has the concept and controversy evolved over time for medicine, ethics, religion, and society? Dr. Needle will explore the history and science of brain death, the implications for patients and their families, and how ethics addresses these concepts.

This event is a part of the Mini Bioethics Academy, sponsored by the Center for
Bioethics, and is open to anyone interested in learning about and
discussing bioethical issues. Learn more at http://www.ahc.umn.edu/bioethics/events/minibioethics/home.html.