Forensic Thanatology

Abstract

The author presents the biologic (temporal process) and the juridical (instantaneous) concepts of death, showing the moment in which the two coincide. It shows, also, the importance of making the diagnosis of the death as early as possible, in view of the need to remove the corpse parts in perfect condition in order to be transplanted It discusses, also, the sings that allow for an early diagnosis of the death, showing that none of them is exempt of dangers and mistakes, something that makes them juridically very dangerous.