A Survey Study to Examine Willingness to Travel for Transplantation and Consider Commercial Transplantation Among a Multiethnic Cohort of Canadians

Gill, Jagbir; Clark, Stephanie; Gill, Gurleen; Gill, John S.; Richardson, Chris

doi:10.1016/j.ekir.2023.01.014

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“…The demand for organs has grown exponentially due to improved medical care and access to dialysis coupled with increased morbidity due to the rise in nutritional and behavioral factors that increase the incidence of heart, lung, liver and kidney disease especially in developed nations whose citizenry have more access to funds necessary for TT [2]. Recent data demonstrates that ESRD patients across ethnic groups in Canada view TT favorably [23,35 ▪ ].…”

Section: The Problematics Of Transplant Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transplant tourism – a missed opportunity

Merhav

2023

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation

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Purpose of review To explore the resurgence of transplant tourism (TT) despite the recent reiteration of the Declaration of Istanbul (DoI) in 2018. As demand grows exponentially and supply remains static, novel approaches to bridging the gap should be explored. Recent findings TT is estimated to comprise up to 10% of transplants worldwide. Prosecuting patients seeking organs through TT has been unsuccessful. Extra jurisdictional prosecution of brokers, vendors and institutions participating in illicit TT has been difficult. Resurgence of TT has occurred in both “traditional” and new countries. The public attitude towards TT and paid donation is largely positive. The Iranian experience with state regulated paid donors merits attention and perhaps emulation. Numerous philosophers, ethicists and transplant professionals find it acceptable to promote financial consideration for organ donors. Summary Acknowledging the autonomy of persons, including poor and vulnerable ones, to receive financial consideration for their sacrifice should not be considered morally reprehensible. Strict international regulation, oversight and legislation should be implemented to assure adequate compensation, donor wellbeing, elimination of brokers and excellent medical care. Implementing such a system internationally may eliminate kidney waiting lists, provide great benefits to vendors, improve transplant facilities in developing countries and provide substantial savings to insurers.

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Section: The Problematics Of Transplant Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%