A three-day Masterclass on 'Deceased Organ Donation and Grief Counselling' was hosted by KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi from April 10 to 12, 2024. This was conducted in association with MOHAN Foundation and supported by the SBI Foundation. 30 participants from different hospitals including public and private attended the workshop.

Deceased donor transplant - Legal framework

The session outlined brain death certification and documentation process, consent requirements, organ allocation guidelines, and penalties for any violations. The session also covered topics such as licensing requirements for conducting transplantations and deceased donations.

Approaching families for organ donation - The session addressed the delicate and challenging task of breaking bad news. The barriers, difficulties and the components involved in this challenging communication was discussed in detail. Approaching families for organ donation requires empathy and effective communication skills to navigate this sensitive conversation and respect for the family's needs and wishes.

Communication & Team building

The session emphasized the significance of effective communication, its essential elements and offering strategies to improve communication skills. Additionally, team building activities and initiatives were highlighted to underscore the value of collaboration, building team and strengthening relationships among team members.

The masterclass featured a variety of engaging activities, such as:

• Role-playing scenarios for counselling grieving families
• Deceased organ donation - Pathway
• Quiz on coordinating medico-legal cases