title: Organ donation: social and cultural issues.
abstract: This article explores the social and cultural issues surrounding the donation of organs for transplantation. With the increasing shortage of suitable organs, the author suggests that healthcare professionals should be more aware of such issues when discussing transplantation with potential donors or their families and highlights the need for a national information campaign.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Randhawa
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005190:Family; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014019:Tissue Donors; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement; D006113:United Kingdom