title: Developments in addressing the organ donor shortage.
abstract: Non-heartbeating donation is not a new concept but it is one that has been out of vogue for many years. However, increasing shortage of organs for transplantation has led to its increased use as a viable source of organs. This article outlines the rationale for its re-emergence and the challenges it poses for health care professionals.
authors.affiliation: St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Clayton
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Willis
mesh_terms: D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D019520:Living Donors / Q000600:supply & distribution; D020380:Needs Assessment; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000401:mortality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018579:Patient Selection; D015996:Survival Rate; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014850:Waiting Lists