Bethany was hit by a car and has been admitted to the local hospital. Her injuries were very serious and as a result she has been in a coma. She is now considered brain dead but her vital functions are operating thanks to modern technology. Her mother is hoping to collect on Bethany’s life insurance in the event she dies. Under what test would Bethany already be considered dead?
a. circulatory cessation test
b. respiratory cessation test
c. brain death test
d. the year and a day rule
c. brain death test
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