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Links Contained in this Webinar
In this presentation, Dr Baretta refers to the following links:
Organ Donor Transplant Centers
•A list of Transplant Centres in South Africa
Organmites
•The world's leading educational resource for children focused on organ donation and healthcare education
SaveSeven
•This innovative platform created by a Stellenbosh medical student from provides a platform for indicating you are a donor and a host of other reseource
What You Will Learn
In this session, Dr Marisa Baretta will guide us through the realities of paediatric organ donation and transplantation, unpacking the challenges, misconceptions, and critical decision points that shape outcomes for children in need of transplant. We will explore:
Deconstructing the data
•What low donor numbers truly mean for clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Myth-busting:
•Exposing the most persistent misconceptions influencing both public perception and clinical decision-making.
Sickest First:
•How allocation works for children and why prioritisation matters
The Vital Role of Paediatric Donors:
•Why their contribution is more important now than ever before
Ethical and Clinical Complexity:
•Navigating high-stakes decisions under intense pressure
This activity is accredited for 1 Level 1 CPD Points. You will need to be Registered and Logged-in to start this activity
Meet Your Speakers
Your Speaker
Dr Marisa Beretta
Paediatric Hepatologist at Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre
Your Host
Linda Ravenhill
Editor, Medical Education Network
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IMPORTANT ACCREDITATION INFORMATION:
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