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Illinois Defines Death By Irreversible Brain Function Cessation
Illinois passes a law defining death as irreversible cessation of total brain function. Gov Daniel Walker signed it Sept 11 1875. Dr Frank P Stuart of the University of Chicago notes some fear lawsuits over ventilatory support for brain dead patients while neurosurgeons support organ salvage, including kidneys for transplant recipients.
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