Download or read book Wrapped in Mourning written by Sue Holtkamp and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-16 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on 15 years of experience working with organ procurement organizations and donor families, Wrapped inMourning addresses the heretofore unexplored subject of organ donor family trauma. This book covers the issues surrounding organ donation, including the history of organ transplantation, how organs are procured for transplantation, as well as the medical procedure itself. Each issue is explored with regards to its impact upon donor families. Ways to reduce grief, prevent problems, and increase the benefits of donating organs for the donating family are also discussed.