Biases among Hospital Personnel concerning Donation of Specific Organs and Tissues: Implications for the Donation Discussion and Education
- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Transplant Coordination
- Vol. 7 (2) , 72-77
- https://doi.org/10.1177/090591999700700206
Abstract
Previous research has established that healthcare professionals who are being trained to talk with families about donation have strong personal preferences for and aversions to the donation of specific organs and tissues. This article examines the possible reasons for such preferences and/or aversions. Among the population studied, strong personal preferences for donation of specific anatomical gifts predominantly were associated with pragmatic and moral or ethical justifications. Strong aversions were associated with pragmatic reasoning and mystical thinking, represented as ancient fears. The findings suggest the need for changes in the way the donation option is offered to families and the way hospital personnel are educated.Keywords
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