35 Pa. Stat. § 10203

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 10203 - Determination of death

Only an individual who has sustained either:

(1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or
(2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.

35 P.S. § 10203

1982, Dec. 17, P.L. 1401, No. 323, § 3, effective in 60 days.