Since years have progressed many different religions have multiple views on organ donation. Many people do not necessarily follow what one’s religion wants for them but it is a guide to help one with decision making in life. Some of the religions, which agree to organ donation, include, Amish, Buddhism, Catholicism, Christians, and Greek Orthodox. According to Donate Life, “Amish people consent to donation if they know it is for health and welfare” (Donate Life, 2015). They believe that this is what God wants them to do since God had created the body and it is He who heals. Buddhists believe that it is one’s own decision whether or not one will donate organs. It is completely up to the individual to make this decision. Within the Catholic …show more content…
According to the World Health Organization, “Advocacy is a combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political and community support for a particular goal. Action may be taken by, or on behalf of, individuals and groups to create living conditions which promote health”(WHO, 2005). Without advocacy the community is unaware of the effects that is has on one individual’s life. Healthcare providers are aware of the extensive need for organs to save other people’s lives. In the future, health care providers will lead by informing individuals about organ donation. Leadership in nursing is known as, “providing, facilitating and promoting the best possible care/service to the public” (CNO, 2002). By informing the community about organ donation Ontario may be able to achieve their goal of 233,000 registrations by March 30, 2016. According to Be A Donor, “165,655 Ontarians that have registered to become organ and tissue donors,” (Be A Donor, 2015) this is shown to be 71% of Ontario’s total goal. As healthcare providers, health teaching the community about organ and tissue donation is one step closer to Ontario’s