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Abstract
We explore the ethics of using motivational interviewing (MI), an evidence-based, client-centred and directional counselling method, in conversations with next of kin about deceased solid organ donation. After briefly introducing MI and providing some context around organ transplantation and next of kin consent, we describe how MI might be implemented in this setting, with the hypothesis that MI has the potential to bring about a modest yet significant increase in next of kin consent rates. We subsequently consider the objection that using MI in this context would be manipulative. Although we cannot guarantee that MI would never be used in a problematically manipulative fashion, we conclude that its use would, nevertheless, be permissible as a potential means to increase next of kin consent to deceased solid organ donation. We propose that MI be trialled in consent situations with next of kin in nations where there is widespread public support for organ donation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 63-68 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Medical Ethics |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 14 Oct 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- organ donation
- psychology
- ethics
- autonomy
- consent
- Motivational Interviewing
- families
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Fondation Brocher: Better off dead? Best interests assisted dying
Isra Black (Recipient)
Jun 2013 → Sept 2013Activity: Other › Types of Award - Fellowship awarded competitively
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International Conference on Motivational Interviewing
Isra Black (Speaker)
2012 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Research Affiliate, Motivational Interviewing Coding Laboratory
Isra Black (Member)
2010 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation