According to Transplantation of Humans Act, all of the following specialist are authorized for pronouncing brain death except:
Neurosurgeon
Doctor performing the liver transplant
Doctor attending the patient
RMP in charge of the hospital
Ans. (B). Doctor performing the liver transplantAccording to THOA, Brain stem death is certified by a board of medical experts consisting of all of the followingRegistered Medical Practitioner (RMP) in charge of hospital where brain death has occurredQRMP treating the patientQA Neurologist/Neurosurgeon nominated by panelQAn independent RMP - a specialistQAs per latest amendment, if neurologist is not available, any surgeon, physician, anaesthetist or intensivist, nominated by medical in-charge of the hospital may certify brain death.Transplant Surgeon should never be a part of the team.
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