| Wrapped in Mourning: The Gift of Life and Donor Family Trauma Contributor(s): Holtkamp, Sue (Author) |
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ISBN: 1583910565 ISBN-13: 9781583910566 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: When organ transplantation is discussed, the focus is overwhelmingly placed on the life saving aspect of the operation. However, organ transplantation "is never just about life; it is also about death." The vast majority of transplanted organs come from individuals who have been declared, by legal and medical definitions, to be brain dead. Loved ones of these newly deceased are faced with unique problems and choices. 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 discussed. Holtkamp demonstrates a rich understanding of donor family trauma, and Wrapped in Mourning is peppered with case studies and real-life scenarios that shed light on both sides of the "life-giving, death-ridden phenomenon of organ donation." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement - Medical | Physician & Patient - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 155.93 |
| LCCN: 2001037751 |
| Series: Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.94" W x 9.26" (0.74 lbs) 218 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |