An overview of organ donation for support staff. Issue 7 (2nd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bleakley, Gregory
• Is Part Of: British journal of healthcare assistants. Volume 13:Issue 7(2019)
• Page Start: 350
• Page End: 353
• Publication Date: 2019-07-02
• Subjects: Organ donation -- End-of-life care -- Tissue donation -- Grief response -- Death and dying -- Careful planning; Nurses' aides -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Allied health personnel -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610.730698094105
• DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2019.13.7.350
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-1586

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this article is to outline the importance of organ and tissue donation as a normal part of end-of-life care. Organ-donation statistics are presented, which highlight the need for more donors. Many healthcare assistants (HCAs) and registered nurses are involved in the care of dying and deceased patients. This article intends to equip the HCA with knowledge of key terms and best practice concerning the organ- and tissue-donation process. Grief response is briefly explored and the importance of collaborative working is discussed. A framework for best practice is presented to enhance the likelihood of a positive donation outcome.