Tuesday, 16 August 2016

How can nurses support relatives of a dying patient with the organ donation option?

Nursing in Critical Care, Jul 2016, vol. 21, no. 4, p. 214-224
Mills, Leanne, Koulouglioti, Christina

The purpose of the literature review was to summarise evidence related to nursing support for a dying patient's family with the option of organ donation. The authors concluded that clear information, sensitively and professionally delivered, helped families understand their loved ones' condition.  This in turn helped them to accept death and to consider the option of organ donation.