title: Cross-cultural customs and beliefs related to health crises, death, and organ donation/transplantation: a guide to assist health care professionals understand different responses and provide cross-cultural assistance.
abstract: All individuals can expect to encounter some form of crisis and loss. Responses to these experiences are not universal and will be influenced by a person's cultural background and religious beliefs. This appendix provides information about the different responses to health crises, death, and organ donation and transplantation as practiced by various religious and cultural groups.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: McQuay
mesh_terms: D001293:Attitude to Death / Q000208:ethnology; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005006:Ethnicity; D006801:Humans; D012067:Religion; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement; D016746:Transcultural Nursing