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Article: Organ Donation: The Family's Right to Make an Informed Choice.
- Article from:
- Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
- Article date:
- February 1, 1999
- Author:
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Abstract: The need for organ transplants has increased 200% over the past decade, while the number of organ donors has remained relatively constant. The family's refusal to consent to organ donation has been cited as one of the key factors in the shortage of organs. Lack of understanding about brain death and organ donation have been identified as reasons for refusal to consent. Families of potential organ donors are receiving inadequate information to make informed choices about organ donation, and their emotional needs are not consistently met. Neuroscience nurses can improve consent rates for organ donation by effectively addressing the needs of the potential donor ...
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