a. *Role of the Japan Organ Transplant Network (JOT)*

Regarding brain-dead organ donation, a network system that distributes them fairly and equitably is necessary. In response to this, it plays the role of an organ placement agency. More than 30 donor coordinators belong to JOT, and one to several prefectural organ transplant coordinators are appointed in each prefecture to handle donor information from organ donation facilities and identify donor candidates. Explain heart donation to the family and obtain consent for heart donation. Other tasks include updating the registration of transplant applicants, searching for recipients, following up on transplant recipients, establishing hospital systems at organ donation facilities, and raising awareness among the general public.
