Living Donation: The Global Perspective

摘要: Of 195 independent countries in the world, 83 have transplant programs. Some (areas) emphasized living donation; others, decreased donation. As a consequence, rates of donation vary widely between geographic areas and often within same area. The major ethical issue is risk to donor. Internationally, numerous guidelines been developed outlining acceptable donor evaluation criteria for approval. An ongoing that there remains considerable variation (and programs country) acceptance criteria. A problem most shortage organs. illegal or quasi-legal unregulated markets some areas. These not provided protection either recipient. community has taken unified stand against these underground markets.