Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Family Approach and Consent Liz Brettel – Team Manager Alison Gibbs Dr Paul Carroll Dr Paul Murphy 10 th June EASTERN

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Another family’s story… 3 Organ Donation Past, Present and Future “In 2011, my 16 year-old son Aaron was involved in a road crash, where he sustained fatal head injuries. He was hit at just after 5 pm and his life support machine was turned off at just after midnight. Aaron was a kind and loving child, who had often spoken about organ donation. Obviously we never expected in a million years to be faced with the situation that occurred on that night, but one thing that sticks out in my mind is that we were never asked about donation.” EASTERN

Another family’s story… 4 Organ Donation Past, Present and Future “I raise this issue as a pointer to the service for the future. I utterly regret that I was not given the chance to “share” Aaron with someone else, to give life from his death. At the time, I needed someone to raise the issue. I simply didn’t have the fortitude to do so and in the context of difficult decisions that night, the decision to donate organs would have been the easiest of all.” EASTERN

Session Objectives Understanding the importance of consent in overall supply of organs for transplantation. Understanding why families say no. Why using a 1 st person consent model is often unhelpful. A 3 stage approach – how best to inform and support families through their decision. Understanding the role of the SNOD in the family approach. 5 Organ Donation Past, Present and Future EASTERN

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Regional Data 6 Dr Paul Carroll - CLOD The Ipswich Hospital EASTERN

Where are potential donors in the Eastern team lost? EASTERN 7 Organ Donation Past, Present and Future 5 th 3 rd 5 th 3 rd Conclusion: Are we happy to rest on our laurels?

68% 61% = Consent + 73% + 66%20% (58) (68)(89)(78)(56) ScotlandSouth WestEasternLondonUK DBDDCD EASTERN Doctor SNOD

National rate % approaches where SN-OD involved Team Eastern London Midlands North West Northern Ireland Scotland South Central South East South Wales South West Yorkshire 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013, data as at 4 April Organ Donation Past, Present and Future EASTERN + Doctor SNOD DBD

National rate % approaches where SN-OD involved Team Eastern London Midlands North West Northern Ireland Scotland South Central South East South Wales South West Yorkshire 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013, data as at 4 April Organ Donation Past, Present and Future EASTERN + Doctor SNOD DCD

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Approaching the families of potential organ donors Dr Paul Murphy National Clinical Lead for Organ Donation 11

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Background information –Potential Donor Audit data –Legal framework for consent NICE Short Clinical Guideline –Family approach Implementation –NHSBT documents –DVD Outline Consent / authorisation

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Where donation potential is lost? We’ve known for years that low consent rates easily accounts for the biggest loss of potentially transplantable organs in the UK. No other intervention could increase the availability of organs for transplantation to the extent that an increase in consent to 80% would.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Potential Donor Audit 2011/12 If the UK had a 20% family refusal rate Additional 120 DBD donors Additional 280 DCD donors Additional 1200 transplants DBD

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Family refusal rates

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Consent / authorisation rates, (54 – 78)% 52 ( )%UK average (range)

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Legal framework for consent / authorisation Human Tissue Act 2004 and Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 Hard opt-in Role of family –Provide evidence on views of the individual –Assume responsibility for decision making when these views are not known

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Impact of the UK Organ Donor Register?

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Public support? BBC DoNation Survey August, 2005

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Why do families say ‘no’?

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future The family approach: international evidence Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation Preparation and time Acceptance of loss –Clarity of language –Understanding concept of brain death Positive impact of a competent and experienced requestor Adverse impact of certain kinds of language –Apologetic –Negative Modifiable elements of the family approach

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Consent / authorisation DBD donation Consent rate when SNOD involved Consent rate when SNOD not involved

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Consent rate when SNOD involved Consent rate when SNOD not involved Consent / authorisation DCD donation

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future NICE Guidance A multidisciplinary team (MDT) should be responsible for planning the approach and discussing organ donation with those close to the patient The MDT should include: –the medical and nursing staff involved in the care of the patient, led throughout the process by an identifiable consultant –the specialist nurse for organ donation –local faith representative(s) where relevant.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future NICE Guidance The [multi-disciplinary team] involved in the initial approach should have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide to those close to the patient appropriate support and accurate information about organ donation The [multidisciplinary team] involved in the identification, referral to specialist nurse for organ donation, and consent should have the specialist skills and competencies necessary to deliver the recommended process for organ donation outlined in this guideline.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Guidance from the GMC 81. If a patient is close to death and their views cannot be determined, you should be prepared to explore with those close to them whether they had expressed any views about organ or tissue donation, if donation is likely to be a possibility. 82.You should follow any national procedures for identifying potential organ donors and, in appropriate cases, for notifying the local transplant coordinator. UK General Medical Council guidance on end of life care, 2010

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Involvement of SNOD in approach to families

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future UK Donation Ethics Committee Contact between the clinical team treating the potential donor and the SN-OD before the decision has been made to withdraw life-sustaining treatment is ethically acceptable. Advantages include identifying patients who are not suitable donors, and avoiding distressing delays to the family if the SN-OD has to travel some distance to get to the unit Supporting the family through the discussion about organ donation requires a team approach. The SN-OD has the detailed knowledge and expertise to lead the process, but needs to be supported by other members of the clinical team.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future The family approach: 3 key stages Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation As a standard of best practice, the family approach should be a collaborative effort between senior clinical staff and the SN-OD

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Planning the family approach Planning Establish the team: Consultant SN-OD Bedside nurse Meet in private Clarify clinical situation Seek evidence of prior consent The planning phase is possibly the most important element of the approach. SN- ODs are very well placed to reinforce the key elements of best practice.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Planning the family approach Planning Key family members by name Key family issues Agree timing and setting, ensuring these are appropriate to family needs Involve others as required, eg faith leaders The specialist nurse can help to identify families who have yet to understand and / or accept the inevitability of their loss.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Planning the family approach Planning Agree a process of approach and who will be involved how will team members be introduced who will lead the initial discussion (breaking bad news) how will the transition to donation be made Although clinical circumstances vary, as a standard SN- ODs should be involved in planning the family approach and subsequent contact with the family

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Planning Clip 2 Good planning.mov Embed Clip 2 Or play from video Title 2, Ch 1 – 04:03 – 07:13

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Confirming understanding Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss introducing the SN-OD assessing understanding − brain-stem death de-coupling It is vital that staff explicitly consider whether a family have understood and accepted their loss, and are thereby ready to make the transition to donation.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Planning Introducing the specialist nurse Clip1 introducing SNOD.mov Embed Clip 1 Or play from Video: Title 2, Ch 1 – 11:40 – 12:00

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Introducing the SN-OD Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss There is no evidence that families recognise a conflict when meeting the SN-OD at this time. “Mrs Smith, this is Louise Green, she is a specialist nurse that we work with on the unit and who helps support families at this time.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Confirming understanding Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss introducing the SN-OD assessing understanding − brain-stem death de-coupling It is vital that staff explicitly consider whether a family have understood and accepted their loss, and are thereby ready to make the transition to donation.

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Breaking bad news? Clip 3 Breaking Bad news poor.mov Embed Clip 3 Or play from video Title 2, Ch1 – 08:20 – 10:07

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Ensuring understanding Clip 4 Breaking bad news good.mov Embed Clip 4 Or play from video Title 2, Ch 1 13:20 – 15:40

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Assessing understanding Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss It is often useful to ask a family lead to explain their current understanding of a loved one’s condition. “I know you have been through a great deal in the last few days, but can you briefly tell me what your understanding of what the situation is and what has happened to John up until now?”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future De-coupling Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Families are hardly likely to consider a post-mortem intervention if they have yet to accept the death of a loved one. “I can see that you are finding this really difficult to come to terms with and I am sure you need some time on your own to talk about I’ve just told you. So I will come back a bit later.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Discussing donation Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation making the transition the implications of prior first person consent careful use of language − positive vs negative − open vs closed questions − anticipation of common concerns

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Raising donation – not on ODR Clip 5 Transition to SNOD not on ODR.mov Embed Clip 5 Or play from video Title 2, Ch 1 17:58 – 19:38

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Making the transition Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation Who mentions ‘donation’ for the first time is less important than when and how it is introduced “I would like to talk to you now about something you might not be expecting, and that is organ donation. Tonight, John has the opportunity to save and transform the lives of several people.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Discussing donation Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation Who mentions ‘donation’ for the first time is less important than when and how it is introduced “Louise here has expertise in this area, and I am now going to hand over to her.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Patient’s wishes are not known Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation The law passes authority for decision making onto the family when the patient’s wishes are unknown “Mrs Smith, do you know whether your husband wanted to be an organ donor when he died?” “Mrs Smith, tell me what your husband wanted to happen when he died.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Patient’s wishes are not known Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation The law passes authority for decision making onto the family when the patient’s wishes are unknown “Mrs Smith, do you know whether your husband wanted to be an organ donor when he died?” “Mrs Smith, tell me what your husband wanted to happen when he died.” X

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Consent and the Organ Donor Register Consent rate (%) DBD on ODR92 DBD not on ODR56 All DBD65 DCD on ODR76 DCD not on ODR44 All DCD51 DBD and DCD on ODR84 DBD and DCD not on ODR49 All deceased donors57

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Registered on ODR Clip 6 Transition to SNOD on ODR.mov Embed Clip 6 Or play from video Title 8 Ch 1 05:50 – 07:21

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Prior first person consent Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation If a patient is on the Organ Donor Register, then consent has already been given. “Mrs Smith, you may not be aware of this but your husband is on the National Organ Donor Register. When he registered with his new GP six years ago he also decided that he wanted be an organ donor after his death.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Prior first person consent Planning Confirming understanding and acceptance of loss Discussing donation There is no provision in law for families to overturn the wishes of the patient. “What this means is that John has given his consent for donation to take place, and what we would like to do now is explain how we can respect his decision.”

Organ Donation Past, Present and Future Summary Identify and refer as soon as possible Explicitly consider the three stages of the family approach Do not raise donation until a family have understood and accepted their loss Present donation in a positive way Act upon prior first person consent Avoid exclusive focus on the wishes of the individual