Schulman A, Håkanson E
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Nord Med. 1994;109(6-7):182-3.
A request for organ donation after a patient's death imposes a strong emotional impact both on the family and on the medical staff. How well the family copes with the loss of a close relative is subject to a variety of factors including the immediate emotional support provided by the staff. On the other hand, a donation request, if made with sensitivity, may in combination with adequate psychological support facilitate the grieving process. Health care professionals need emotional support and training to help them deal with the difficulties of caring for bereaved families, of breaking bad news, and of making organ donation requests.
患者去世后提出的器官捐赠请求会对其家属和医护人员都产生强烈的情感冲击。家属如何应对失去至亲的痛苦受到多种因素影响，包括医护人员提供的即时情感支持。另一方面，如果捐赠请求提出时考虑周到，并辅以足够的心理支持，可能会有助于悲痛过程。医疗保健专业人员需要情感支持和培训，以帮助他们应对照顾丧亲家庭、传达坏消息以及提出器官捐赠请求等难题。
