Section 2 – Definition of death — Determination of death.

Effective 5/12/2020 26-34-2. Definition of death — Determination of death. (1) An individual is dead if the individual has sustained either: (a) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or (b) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem. (2) A determination of death shall be made in accordance with […]

Section 4 – Determination of death made by registered nurse.

Effective 5/12/2020 26-34-4. Determination of death made by registered nurse. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Health care facility” means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-21-2. (b) “Physician” means a physician licensed under: (i)Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; or (ii)Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice […]