The BrainStorm Podcast: Bioethics at the Bedside
Our podcast aims to explore the relationship between medicine and ethics, peeling back the curtain on emerging bioethical issues and letting healthcare providers and patients alike have a close-up look on what informs medical decision making.
The BrainStorm Podcast: Bioethics at the Bedside
Facing the Unknown: Understanding Brain Death and What it Means
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Liz Ghandakly; Jehshua Karunakaran
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Season 1
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Episode 4
What is brain death? How is it different from being in a coma or just being unconscious? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Adam Barron, a neurointensivist, to tackle this challenging and oftentimes confusing issue. We talk about what brain death means, how it is defined medically and legally, and how to approach this very difficult topic with respect, dignity, and trust between patients, their families, and their physicians.