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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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What is the modern definition of death? How is death
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The recognition that a person is no longer living under the law of a given country is known as legal death. In most circumstances, legal recognition requires a doctor's pronouncement of death or the identification of a corpse. A person who has been gone for a long enough period of time (often several years) may be considered or legally proclaimed dead by a court. A death certificate may be issued after a death has been recorded in a civil registry. In a variety of legal scenarios, such as seeking for probate, collecting benefits, or filing an insurance claim, a death certificate may be necessary.