Date: 24 March 2025, 09:00 to 13:30 (CET, Paris, France)

Location: online

Language: English

 

Programme overview

Although death by neurological criteria continues to be the foundation of organ transplantation throughout the world, there is growing acceptance of programmes for DCD - both controlled (cDCD) and uncontrolled (uDCD).

The Council of Europe and the European Commission are collaborating to encourage member states to enhance and expand their DCD programmes with the goal of increasing the availability of organs for transplantation. To support this, they have developed practical guidance entitled “Donation after determination of death by circulatory criteria (DCD). Good practices and recommendations for programme implementation” to help member states implement ethical and sustainable DCD programmes effectively.

This publication covers key aspects and principles of DCD, including:

  • a regulatory framework;
  • ethical principles and end-of-life care policies and protocols;
  • core elements of DCD programmes;
  • practical guidance and recommendations for policy-makers, managers and all healthcare professionals involved.

This webinar offers an exciting opportunity for participants to interact with leading experts in the field, to network with others involved in DCD and transplantation, gain insight into the latest trends and major ethical and medical challenges and discover the perspectives of countries that have implemented successful DCD programmes. In addition, attendees will be given information on the essential technical pre-requisites and key steps to establishing a sustainable DCD programme in their own healthcare setting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of DCD collaboration in Europe and help shape the future of organ donation!

The webinar will take place on Monday 24 March 2025, from 9:00 to 13:00 (CET, Paris, France).

Download the preliminary programme (subject to change)

Who should attend?

Participation is free of charge.

This webinar will be of interest to policy-makers, hospital and quality managers, multidisciplinary teams involved in end-of-life/palliative/emergency care and organ donation and transplantation, organ procurement and national transplant organisations, national health/competent authorities, key professional societies and all healthcare professionals.

How to register

After registration you will receive an invitation telling you how to access the webinar and how to test the system beforehand. On the day of the webinar, click on the link in the registration confirmation email.

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Registration fee

The webinar is free of charge.

Places are limited, so sign up today!

Each registered participant will receive a copy of the presentation slides and the link to the webinar recording which they can refer back to if needed in the future.

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