A Near Tragedy: Lessons for Nurses from a Kentucky Man’s Close Call with Organ Donation
Empowered Nurses
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Recently, a shocking story from Kentucky highlighted the importance of caution and communication in healthcare. A man was mistakenly declared brain-dead and nearly had his organs harvested before his family’s vigilance saved his life. As nurses, we are often the ones closest to our patients and their families, and there are valuable lessons we can take from this case to prevent similar errors.
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