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⏱️ What 'Time of Death' Means Legally vs. Medically
Who declares it, how it's determined, and why the time matters.
How Doctors Determine Clinical Death
- When a patient stops breathing and their heart stops beating, they are in a state of **clinical death**.
- A doctor or nurse practitioner must verify this by checking for an absent pulse, no breath sounds, and unreactive pupils.
- This physical assessment confirms that the body’s primary life-support functions have ceased.
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