Organ donation Week 4 -  Strategies to improve deceased organ donation

Thomson, David

Organ donation Week 4 - Strategies to improve deceased organ donation

MOOC

2017

Abstract

This video focuses on the strategies used to improve the deceased organ donation process. The video discusses the variation in the number of deceased organ donations per million population amongst countries. It also discusses the guidelines available to help countries develop transplant services. Spain's role as a leader in deceased donation programs is also discussed. UK's recommendations for improved organ donation are also expounded upon. Thereafter the video focuses on Australia's strategic report for the improvement of organ donation. The video then talks about the roles various stakeholders can play in improving the organ donation program. This is video 8/9 in week 4 of the Organ Donation course.