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Brain Death Declaration Under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1999: Criteria, Committee, and Tests

ByMithila Dey

Brain Death Declaration Under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1999: Criteria, Committee, and Tests Introduction Brain death refers to the irreversible cessation of all brain and brainstem activities essential for sustaining life. While it is a widely accepted concept globally, brain death holds particular significance in the realm of organ transplantation. In India, the…

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Medico-Legal System in Bangladesh: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward

ByMithila Dey

Medico-Legal System in Bangladesh. Introduction The medico-legal system in Bangladesh plays a vital role at the intersection of healthcare and law. It refers to the application of medical knowledge to legal problems, especially in criminal cases like murder, sexual offenses, and assault, as well as in civil cases involving medical malpractice and negligence. Historically rooted…