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Knowledge Dossier Donation Conversation
A conversation about donation is not an everyday conversation. The NTS supports professionals during the donation conversation. Read more in this knowledge dossier.
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In a donation conversation, the physician informs the loved ones 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 Donation Quality Standard.
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organ donation conversations were conducted in 2024
you need to complete the e-learning 'Communication about Donation'. This ensures you are well-prepared for a conversation.
episodes of the podcast series 'Straight from the heart'. They are about donation conversations that have always stayed with professionals.
Concerns of family in organ donation: 'Pay attention to the signals'
Loved ones of organ donors often have concerns, for example, whether their loved one will pass away peacefully. How can you support them? Experts give tips. Such as: actively ask about concerns, listen above all, and accommodate wishes where possible.
Questions about the donation procedure?
Questions about the donation procedure? Please feel free to contact the Organ Center of the NTS.
Call 071 579 57 95