A directed deceased donation that never was - A case report

Abstract

The family of a 48-year-old female with brain death requested for directed donation of a kidney to her brother. Failure to comply with the wishes of the family due to medical reasons resulted in the withdrawal of consent for the donation of all organs. The status of deceased directed donation is discussed and a checklist suggested for the same in India.

Keywords

• deceased directed organ donation
• deceased organ donation
• organ donation
• organ donation india