title: Donor family programs.
abstract: This article explores how the critical care nurse can support donor families. Some of the many programs currently available to assist families after the death of a loved one and after the donation of organs and tissues are described.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Coolican
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Politoski
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D014019:Tissue Donors