Timing is crucial for family consent in brain dead organ donors
Friday, October 7, 2011 - 03:32
in Psychology & Sociology
Hearts used in transplants can only be sourced from donors that are brain dead before circulation to their heart has ceased. Data from a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care indicate that the time at which organ donation in brain dead donors is first discussed with family members could affect whether or not they consent to donation.
