Family counselling and conversations on organ donation

Family Counselling and Conversations on Organ Donation

The family counselling and conversations on organ donation is one of the most poignant and emotionally intensive conversations that one could ever have. Supporting a family grappling with the devastating loss of a loved one is paramount. The death of the person has to be communicated clearly. Offering a family the option of organ donation needs to be done with sensitivity and empathy. All families need to be offered this option. Thereafter, it is up to the family to make a decision that is right for them.

Learning Objectives

To discuss grief counselling and family approach for organ donation
To demonstrate good approach for organ donation
To explain the legal aspects of deceased organ donation

Course curriculum

⇨Breaking bad news
⇨Legal overview of deceased organ donation
⇨Stages of grief and grief counselling
⇨Approaching families for organ donation
⇨Case studies – dilemmas and difficulties
⇨Simulations of family conversations
⇨Role and characteristics of a counsellor/transplant coordinator

Feedback

November 2023

Mr. Harjeet Singh, Punjab

This course covers a wide range of aspects on organ donation and grief counselling. Grief counselling is of utmost importance for a nurse and ICU staff as they encounter a lot of deaths, our sincere words can reduce the pain and sorrows of the grieving family.
I found it to be very helpful for those who want to become a transplant nurse or transplant coordinator. Thank you, MOHAN Foundation, for developing such amazing content.

Dr. Shaveta Tewari

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor. I had wonderful learning experience while doing this course. I highly recommend this course to every person who works in hospital settings. We need to create awareness for the noble cause like organ donation. I thank Mohan Foundation for developing this course.