Many topics in chapter 13 Death and Dying, were delicate subjects for the healthcare community. Medicine and Healthcare has always had a strong emphasis on wellness. But, when discussing the legal definition of death either expected or unexpected can be an uncomfortable subject. In the topic explaining the” Criteria for Death” helped to educate myself on understanding death before donation. There are two types’ of death determinations for a person to be considered a candidate for organ or tissue donation. The first, is cardiac death and organ donation. These patients expire after cardiac arrest and are not determined to be brain dead. A cardiac donor normally will remain on a ventilator until the organs are able to be harvested for patients
