The Power of One Champion – Dr. Mary King

A donation champion can make a huge impact on donation outcomes for families. Dr. Mary King is a Pediatric Intensive Care physician, who works at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Harborview Medical Center. Over the last two years, she has helped establish a strong process for donation at both facilities when there is a potential donor. Dr. King offers an insider perspective on the donation process. She consistently works to educate her colleagues about the importance of donation, identify opportunities for process improvement, and ensure every potential donor family gets the support needed to make an informed decision about donation.

When asked about the impact of organ donation, Dr. King shared, “As a critical care physician an important job is educating our patient families and the community about donation and to work with LifeCenter Northwest to get the message out.” Individuals, like Dr. King, who champion the cause of donation, serve as advocates for the donor patients, their families, the recipients and the community. Donation would not be possible without the strong support of champions.

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