How do doctors tell the difference between brain death and coma?
Unlike brain death, coma is a state of unconsciousness. The patient in coma is medically and legally alive and may breathe without medical assistance. The brain still functions (and may heal) and there is blood flow to the brain. Are transplant doctors involved in diagnosing brain death? No. The diagnosis of brain death would be confirmed by four appropriately qualified doctors, who are not part of a transplant team. Will the hospital hasten my death or not treat me as well if they I will be an organ donor? As with any patient, doctors and nurses will fight to save your life to the best of their ability. Only after the patient is declared brain dead, organ donation will be considered. Can organ donation really save somebody’s life? Yes! The organ, which you donate, will be used to save somebody’s life. Myths Facts There will be additional expenses for organ donation. There are no expenses for organ donation. My religion does not approve organ donation. Religions support donation on the
