Table 1 Topics for the interviews
From: Decision making on organ donation: the dilemmas of relatives of potential brain dead donors
nr | Interview topics | Conceptual background |
|---|---|---|
Introduction: the process before the request for donation; experiences of the proxies in the hospital | ||
1 | Considerations to decide for donation on behalf of the potential donor | Integrity, non-maleficence |
2 | The wishes of the potential donor concerning donation; the Dutch donor register | Patient autonomy, self-determination |
3 | The wishes and opinions of the participant concerning donation (by themselves) | Beneficence, justice, easy rescue, gift or sacrifice, solidarity, altruism |
4 | Need for coaching or (moral) counselling during the decision making process; wishes concerning the profile of the counsellor | Vulnerability, crisis, moral distress |
5 | Review of the decision: peace of mind | Dignity, respecting the deceased, pride in the decision |
Additional comments and evaluation of the interview |