End-of-Life Cases: Resolving Their Moral Dilemmas CASE #1 An 18-year-old involved in a motorcycle accident was brought to the emergency room with massive head trauma and life support. A brain angiogram showed no blood flow, and a neurological examination revealed no brainstem reflexes as well as persistent apnea. Blood pressure medication was required for heart rate and blood pressure control. Since the patient was an organ donor, the organ recovery team was called in after he was declared brain dead. Discussion (1) When and how do we declare a person dead? What is the difference between theological and scientific definitions of death? (2) What is the Church's position on "brain death" or, better stated, death determined by neurological criteria? (3) Is brain death sufficient for definition of death? (4) What is your state's definition of death? (5) If there is uncertainty amongst healthcare team members about the proper execution of neurological testing criteria for the determination of death for a particular patient, what should the ER or ICU team members do? To what extent is an individual organ procurement team member allowed to cooperate in a case where the patient qualifies for organ donation but where there is uncertainty about the proper determination of the patient's death? 6. What are the ethical issues on End of Life? Explain in detail. Please be objective