Kennisdossier
Knowledge Dossier Donation Conversation
A conversation about donation is not an everyday conversation. The NTS supports professionals with the donation conversation. Read more in this knowledge dossier.
Directly to
In a donation conversation, the physician informs the next of kin of a potential organ or tissue donor about the registration in the Donor Register and explains the procedure. A conversation about donation is not an everyday conversation. The NTS supports professionals with the donation conversation and the donation procedure.
Tips for a donation conversation
How do you start a donation conversation and with whom do you have this conversation? Find tips here to properly prepare for the donation conversation. Also an explanation per registration.
Qualitative research into donation conversations
Sanne van Oosterhout (IQ healthcare Radboudumc) conducted qualitative research into donation conversations and the use of the Quality Standard for Donation.
Figures
organ donation conversations were conducted in 2024
you need to complete the e-learning Communication about Donation. This will help you prepare for a conversation.
episodes of the podcast series ‘Straight from the heart’. They are about donation conversations that have always stayed with professionals.
Donation conversation training
The NTS offers an e-learning and conversation training for professionals who conduct conversations about donation.
E-learning Communication about Donation
The Communication about Donation (CrD) training prepares professionals for conducting a donation conversation.
Conversation training
After completing the e-learning Communication about Donation (CrD), you can participate in the CrD conversation training.
Concerns of family regarding organ donation: ‘Pay attention to the signals’
Relatives of organ donors often have concerns, for example, whether their loved one can die well. How can you support them? Experts provide tips. Such as: actively ask about concerns, listen above all, and meet wishes where possible.
Questions about the donation procedure?
Questions about the donation procedure? Feel free to contact the Organ Center of the NTS.
Call 071 579 57 95