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  • Reviewing recent developments in the determination of brain death, including the World Brain Death project.

    • Main Results:

    • The four-topic technique offers a structured approach to navigating complex ethical decisions in neurologic care.
    • Rooting decisions in medical ethics principles ensures patient-centered care.
    • Ongoing international efforts are refining the clinical criteria for diagnosing brain death.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical challenges in neurologic care require a principled and structured approach.
    • The four-topic technique is a valuable tool for ethical decision-making in complex neurologic cases.
    • Re-evaluation of brain death criteria is crucial for accurate and consistent diagnosis.