Infant Journal
for neonatal and paediatric healthcare professionals

Neonatal and infant organ donation: a challenging concept?

Donation from neonates is a relatively new and developing concept and the challenges that this can bring are seemingly large. Working collaboratively to develop strategies for specialist teams in conjunction with bespoke policies in clinical areas will facilitate greater opportunities for organ donation for families facing the death of their baby. In this article, the reasons for donation challenges are explored along with discussion of how teams can be supported to realise the potential in this area.

Angie Scales

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