Islam is the second most practiced religion globally, and the number of Muslims in Western
countries has been increasing due to recent trends in migration. Studies have shown that …

It has been over 30 yrs since the modern era of lung transplantation commenced and what
was then the “new frontier and exceptional” has now become “routine and expected”. Strong …

Introduction: Medical students represent a new generation of medical thought, and if they
have a favourable attitude towards organ donation this will greatly encourage its promotion …

Justificación: los trasplantes de órganos se encuentran directamente condicionados a la
disposición de donantes. Esto a su vez depende en parte del conocimiento que sobre el …

Objectives To assess, among medical students, the willingness to donate their own organs
or those of a family member, and to establish reasons for refusal. Materials and Methods …

Cultural practices in the African continent have been thought to impact negatively on body
donation. Thus, most African countries continue to rely on unclaimed bodies for dissection …

Background: In medical education, reflection has been considered to be a core skill in
professional competence. The anatomy laboratory is an ideal setting for faculty/student …

South Africa has one of the highest incidences of renal failure in Africa. It is estimated that
we now have over 5 000 patients with end-stage renal failure, and more than 2 500 of these …

South Africa (SA)'s healthcare system has the expertise and facilities to provide solid-organ
transplantation for those with end-stage disease. In spite of this, there is a marked lack of …

Objectives: This study sought to determine the individual and social factors of students
enrolled in undergraduate programs of midwifery, nursing, and social work, regarding their …