Improving organ retrieval rates: various proposals and their ethical validity.

作者: Eike-Henner W. Kluge

DOI: 10.1023/A:1009496002775

关键词: Organ donationMedicineSurgeryIncentiveReimbursementAltruismPhilosophy of medicineInformed consentLaw and economicsPaymentTransplantation

摘要: The current global shortage of organs has prompted a series proposals for improving organ retrieval rates. They include preferred recipient status registered donors, payment organs, presumed consent and required response. This paper examines the tenability these points out their shortcomings. Taking Canadian situation as an example, it argues further that is exacerbated by unethical essentially illegal protocols flout law informed consent. It suggested before any redrafting laws regulations undertaken, should be revised.

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