Plenary Session
Intersection Between End of Life Care and Donation Decision

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Room: TBD
Track: N/A

Description

At the crossroads of end-of-life care and organ donation lies one of medicine’s most delicate and powerful moments - the chance to honor a patient’s final wishes while giving hope to others. This session invites you into a thoughtful and inspiring exploration of how healthcare professionals can navigate this intersection with compassion, clarity, and integrity. Panelists will discuss how the decision and practices around withdraw life-sustaining treatment can remain rooted in the patient's values and best interests while still allowing for deceased organ donation. Join distinguished voices from the US, Japan, Canada, and Spain as we discuss how to support families, protect ethical boundaries, and uphold dignity at every stage of care.

Presentations

Mr. Richard Hasz, United States
US model with OPO center

Prof. Shoji Yokobori, Japan
End of life care and DCD in Japan

Dr. Matthew Weiss, Canada
Ante-mortem interventions

Helen Opdam, Australia
UK / Australian approached to end-of-life care

Dr. Nuria Masnou, Spain
Intensive care to facilitate organ donation

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