Jul 15, 2019 · Solid organ donation is challenging, but not impossible, for hospice patients. To be eligible for solid organ donation, a hospice patient must be in a controlled environment (e.g., a …

An organ transplant can dramatically improve or save someone’s life, and a single donor could save or improve the lives of up to nine people. The heart, lungs, liver, small bowel, pancreas …

Dive into hospice and organ donation discussions, unraveling ethical dilemmas and global perspectives for informed decisions.

This article describes the importance of introducing donation after circulatory death during discussions about the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment and provides a scripting template …

Mar 31, 2025 · Palliative care patients and their families navigate a host of legal, medical and logistical considerations when navigating complex organ donation and procurement processes.

These end-of-life documents include a section for letting family members and healthcare providers know whether you choose to be an organ donor. You are never too old to donate.

Jul 1, 2016 · This paper looks at the development of organ donation in a hospice and considers the criteria and contra-indications for corneal, heart valve and kidney donation.

Oct 25, 2019 · Whole body donation can be both a gift to the medical community as well as a cost-effective way for families to provide final arrangements to their loved one. Some people …

The Alliance Spotlight Series is a recurring one-page publication for front-line healthcare professionals, offering quick-takes on critical topics affecting the field of organ donation and …

Deciding whether and when to start hospice care can be challenging. Explore answers to frequently asked questions about hospice care to help provide you with some answers.