About This Symposium

This symposium will address concerns posed by the American Academy of Neurology’s issuance of updated 2023 Guidelines after an unsuccessful effort to revise the Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA).

Participants will learn about, discuss, and strive to better address several key issues including: the concept of brain death; accurate and consistent testing; ethical policies and protocols; and education.

This symposium shall be conducted to achieve fair representation of distinct positions, robust dialogue among participants, and practical results.