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Deceased Donor Transplantation in Kerala: An Interview with Dr. Barry

Q:  The deceased donor organ donation programme in India/Kerala is in a very nascent stage and obviously, a transplant scenario like the one in the US does not seem even remotely possible in the near future. How do you think … Continue reading

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The Vital Roles of Nursing in Transplant’s Success

A successful deceased donor transplant program entails many elements, but perhaps one of the most vital elements is a well informed and dedicated nursing staff. Transplant nursing expertise must be present on many levels, from the ICU to the Operating … Continue reading

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Doctors’ Reluctance to Declare Brain Death in India

We are working at the MOHAN Foundation to promote deceased donor transplant and organ donation in India. In doing so, we find that the biggest barrier to increasing this activity is not the public’s perception of organ donation (although this … Continue reading

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