The loss of a child is often the most difficult and traumatic event that a parent will ever experience. For this reason the parents should never be approached regarding organ donation.

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Organ or tissue donation may be a meaningful act that assists parents who have lost their child. Ideally the person who knows the family best (or a transplant coordinator) is in an optimal position to discuss organ donation with the parents. This should be done in a sensitive manner that reassures the parents and provides the opportunity for them to have their questions answered.

The Loss of a Child Is Often the Most Difficult