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9781583910566
Based on 15 years of experience working with organ procurement organizations and donor families, Wrapped in Mourning addresses the heretofore unexplored subject of organ donor family trauma. This book covers the issues surrounding organ donation, including the history of organ transplantation, how organs are procured for transplantation, as well as the medical procedure itself. Each issue is explored with regards to its impact upon donor families. Ways to reduce grief, prevent problems, and increase the benefits of donating organs for the donating family are also discussed.Holtkamp, Sue is the author of 'Wrapped in Mourning The Gift of Life and Organ Donor Family Trauma', published 2002 under ISBN 9781583910566 and ISBN 1583910565.
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