Dead Man
Dead Man
Dead Man (/dɛd mæn/), from the Old English dēad meaning "deceased, lifeless" and mann meaning "human", is a term used in various medical and legal contexts. It refers to a person who has ceased to live, often used in the context of determining time of death, cause of death, and legal implications surrounding death.
Medical Context
In a medical context, a Dead Man is a person who has experienced irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain, including the brain stem. This is known as Brain Death. The determination of brain death is a complex process involving numerous tests and examinations by medical professionals.
In some cases, a person may be considered legally dead even though some bodily functions continue, such as heartbeat and respiration. This is due to the use of life-supporting technologies like Ventilators and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Legal Context
In a legal context, a Dead Man refers to a person who is legally declared dead. This declaration has significant implications for matters such as inheritance, insurance, and criminal investigations. The legal definition of death varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but it generally involves the irreversible cessation of brain function or circulatory and respiratory functions.
The Dead Man's Statute is a legal rule in some jurisdictions that prohibits a party in a lawsuit from relying on the statements of a deceased person unless those statements are corroborated by other evidence.
Related Terms
- Brain Death - The irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain, including the brain stem.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - A life-saving technique used in emergencies when a person's heart has stopped or they are not breathing.
- Ventilators - Machines that help a person breathe when they are unable to do so on their own.
- Dead Man's Statute - A legal rule that prohibits a party in a lawsuit from relying on the statements of a deceased person unless those statements are corroborated by other evidence.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dead Man
- Wikipedia's article - Dead Man
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