Media
There are some situations where it is very difficult to determine whether a person is dead or alive.
Dr. Larry on the Brain Death of Jahi McMath (3:55)
The story of Jahi McMath is explored further in an article in The New Yorker on January 29, 2018.
What Does It Mean to Die? By Rachel Aviv.
Battle For Terri Schiavo’s Death Remembered | Flashback | NBC News (2:09)
Living Will and Advanced Directives (3:30)
Questions
- What is the purpose of a living will?
- What do you think should be the criteria for declaring somebody to be “dead”?
- In BC, how old does a person need to be to make their own medical decisions (i.e. choose to be vaccinated)?
Worksheets
Worksheet – Characteristics of Life