Early experiences of deemed consent legislation for organ donation in Nova Scotia: a qualitative study
Authors' conclusion
Deemed consent legislation had limited impact on clinician's day-to-day practices, because of lack of infrastructure changes and infrequent donation opportunities. Nevertheless, participants felt the introduction of deemed consent in Nova Scotia eased conversations between families of potential donors and clinicians.
Study context
- Population
- Provincial organ donation program staff and ICU and ED clinicians involved in implementing deemed consent organ donation legislation, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Participants
- 14 participants
- Outcome
- Early experiences of implementing deemed consent legislation
Methodological detailssemistructured interviews, Two investigators coded interview transcripts and categorized coded data into themes
- Semistructured interviews
- Two investigators coded interview transcripts and categorized coded data into themes
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Themes
- Legislation has limited impact on daily practice
- Legislation does not address existing barriers
- Legislation aids conversations with donor families
- Legislation should provide more autonomy to patients and families, not less
Original publication
Early experiences of deemed consent legislation for organ donation in Nova Scotia: a qualitative study. Can J Anaesth. Published 20 November 2023. doi:10.
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