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Factors associated with consent for organ donation: a retrospective population-based study

Abstract

Background:

Optimizing the approach to and consent of potential organ donors maximizes patient autonomy and the availability of organs for transplants. We set out to identify modifiable factors associated with donation consent.

Methods:

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of consecutive adults (≥ 18 yr) referred for organ donation in Ontario between April 2013 and June 2019. We analyzed patient clinical data and demographics, data on …

Authors

Singh JM; Ball IM; Hartwick M; Malus E; Soliman K; Boyd JG; Dhanani S; Healey A

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 193, No. 45, pp. e1725–e1732

Publisher

Joule

Publication Date

November 15, 2021

DOI

10.1503/cmaj.210836

ISSN

0820-3946