SCCM Resource Library-Racial Disparities in Determination and Acceptance of Brain Death

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The speaker discusses racial disparities and objections to the determination of brain death. They highlight that minority communities often have less trust in the medical establishment due to previous negative experiences and higher likelihood of experiencing bias. They present findings from a study on reasons for refusals of brain death determination, with religiosity and socioeconomic status being associated with objections. The speaker also addresses provider practices, finding that providers who have experienced multiple refusals are more likely to be sympathetic to objections. The speaker suggests strategies for addressing objections, including transparency, individualized exploration of preferences, and providing time for families to grieve. They emphasize the need for public engagement in discussions about brain death and suggest inclusive deliberation committees to involve diverse perspectives. They also call for transparency, education, and transparent policies to build public trust.

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Ethics End of Life, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Brain Death: Controversies and Challenges in Patient Diagnosis and Family Management (SessionID 1119192)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Ethics End of Life

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Brain Death

Year 2023

Keywords

racial disparities

brain death determination

trust in medical establishment

objections to brain death determination

minority communities

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