Definition
An activity undertaken by hospitals in which human tissue is procured for the purpose of transplantation from a donor who has been declared brain dead.
Comments
Context:
Hospital activity.Comments:
Hospital activity.Comments:
This activity is not regarded as care or treatment of an admitted patient, but is registered by the hospital. Diagnoses and procedures undertaken during this activity, including mechanical ventilation and tissue procurement, are recorded in accordance with the Australian coding standards.
Declarations of brain death are made in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation.
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