DA-FND-101:   
Emily Bennett

FINDING MEANING

Emily Bennett is uncertain how to honor her father's memory after he is declared brain dead. Rather than seeking facts about donation, she is searching for meaning. The advocate must help her reflect on her father's values and legacy without becoming persuasive or directing the decision.


Through the challenges of uncertain meaning and values-based decisions, the primary learning objectives are to:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Use inspiration to help a family member discover meaning without persuasion
  • Explore the donor's values, relationships, and life story before discussing donation outcomes
  • Balancing hope with grief in language that feels authentic and grounded
  • Avoiding overly positive statements that minimize the family's loss
  • Helping an uncertain decision-maker move from abstract confusion to values-based reflection
Program

Donation Advocate

Target Audience

Donation Advocates

Scenario Type

Family Member

Clinical Context

Brain Death

Registry Status

Non-Registered

Difficulty

3

Experience Level

Intermediate

Emotional Intensity

Moderate

Conversation Style

Values Exploration, Inspiration

Essential
Sim
Elements

Meet the simulation speaker

Emily Bennett

Family Member, Daughter
Emily is uncertain whether donation would truly honor her father or simply attach meaning to a senseless loss.