There is a newer version of the North Dakota Century Code
2009 North Dakota Code
23 Health and Safety
23-06.3 Uniform Determination of Death Act
Download pdfentire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards. 23-06.3-02. Notice to family in case of imminent death. If it appears to a physician who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of an individual that the death of the
individual is imminent, the physician shall make reasonable efforts to notify the individual's next
of kin. If after making reasonable efforts the next of kin are not notified, the physician shall
document in the medical records of the individual the efforts made to notify the next of kin. If
notice is given, the physician shall provide the next of kin with appropriate information regarding
the individual's medical condition and available medical therapies. Page No. 1 Document Outline chapter 23-06.3 uniform determination of death act
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