An individual who has sustained either irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, or irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions is dead. A determination of death must be in accordance with accepted medical standards.
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 5218
Determination of death
Added 1981, No. 62, eff
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