Improving Donation Authorization Rates within US Muslim Communities

This episode of Profound Conversations will focus on the need for culturally appropriate resources and guidance tailored to younger adult Muslim populations predisposed to shifting attitudes and awareness about donation and the efficacy of local healthcare system. Learning initiatives should also address knowledge and understanding within the different professional areas of the organ procurement organizations and transplant centers in the US. These professionals include Physicians, clinical and hospital services, as well as family services teams responsible for the support, communication and coordination of donor authorization and transplant medical services.

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Conversationalists:

Dr. Ihsan Bagby

Author of The American Mosque 2020: Growing and Evolving’

Shawn Paul Harrison

Physician and Donation Specialist for the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

Clive Callender, MD

Transplant surgeon and founder of National MOTTEP

Tanjala S. Purnell, Phd, MPH

FASN Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Ingrid Palacios

Multicultural Outreach Program Manager, New England Donor Services

Chaplain Tahara Akmal

Clinical Pastoral Education Manager at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Zeinab Ghaempanah

Chaplain Resident, Department of Spiritual Care, Medstar Hospital Center

Show Topics

Muslim faith and its impact on organ donation authorization rates in the US Muslim community

The Muslim community in America is diverse, well-integrated, and proud to be both Muslim and American

Scholarly opinions on organ donation allowed by fatwas, but understanding and influence among Muslims is the question

Breaking down silos in organ donation and transplantation

There are various barriers to cross-cultural collaboration in end-of-life care, including religious beliefs and practices.

Chaplains play a crucial role in addressing Muslim patients' concerns about organ donation, including mistrust of healthcare system and cultural beliefs

Working with Muslim families in end-of-life care

There's a need for specific resources and education for Muslim communities, as well as other communities, to address cultural and religious beliefs around organ donation

Muslims' cultural and religious sensitivity should be considered in end-of-life discussions with healthcare teams

Ways to increase organ donation in Muslim communities, emphasizing education and leadership

Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level.   MLPN.life

The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com