The new law, which saw England change to an opt-out system alongside Wales and Jersey, means that people in England are now considered as willing to donate, unless they have opted out, are in one of the excluded groups or have told their family they don't want to donate.
The law change is an opportunity to save and improve even more lives.
Organ donation pathway: the critical care perspective
This uses available best practice guidance to reinforce the important considerations when caring for potential organ donors and their families and signposts to helpful resources.
In particular is information relating to the and considerations for identification and referral of potential organ donors. Information is also provided on the importance of planning and communication when breaking bad news, and seamlessly transitioning into the donation conversation - aligned to the families' readiness.
Further resources
- Human Tissues Authority. .
- NHS Blood and Transplant (2019). .
- NHS Blood and Transplant (2015). .
- NHS Blood and Transplant (2014). .
- NICE Guideline [CG135]. .
Watch the other presentations
This blog and presentation is one of a three-part education webinar series on opt out organ donation.
