While an independent contractor is different from a standard employee, the exact definition of your role is not set in stone. To prevent any unwanted surprises, it is essential to define the exact business relationship between you and your employer prior to beginning work.
Here are the indications that death has occurred: 1  No breathing for a prolonged period of time. 2  No heartbeat. 3  Eyes are fixed and slightly open, with enlarged pupils.  Jaw relaxed, with the mouth slightly open.
Signs of the Active Phase of Dying. Although all patients do not show all of these signs, many of these signs will be seen in some patients. The reason for the tradition of keeping a vigil when someone is dying is that we really don't know exactly when death will occur until it is obviously happening.