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Protocols around determination of death in Ireland 'are very good'

In the space of just 4 weeks, two people who were pronounced dead in the United States were subsequently found to be still alive. It begs the question as to how on earth such a mistake could be made and how exactly a diagnosis of death is made. Sean was joined by David Fanagan, Director of Fanagan’s Funeral Home in Dublin to discuss…

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15.07 7 Feb 2023


Protocols around determination of death in Ireland 'are very good'


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In the space of just 4 weeks, two people who were pronounced dead in the United States were subsequently found to be still alive. It begs the question as to how on earth such a mistake could be made and how exactly a diagnosis of death is made.

Sean was joined by David Fanagan, Director of Fanagan’s Funeral Home in Dublin to discuss…


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