Ethical Solutions to the Problem of Organ Shortage

Sterri, Aksel Braanen; Regmi, Sadie; Harris, John

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“…Стерри на страницах «Кембриджского ежеквартального вестника этики здравоохранения» сообщается: если у человека, ожидающего получение водительского удостоверения, прямо спросить, не хочет ли он быть посмертным донором, он скорее даст отрицательный ответ, и не потому, что он против самой концепции, но из-за ощущения принуждения к чему-то, о чем он не поразмыслил как следует. Приводится пример Чили, где количество посмертных доноров уменьшилось на треть после введения модели обязательного испрошенного согласия [33]. Вероятно, поэтому в США больше ста благотворительных организаций заняты в просветительской деятельности по вопросам посмертного донорства, а также государственные и негосударственные фонды с многомиллионными рекламными кампаниями.…”

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Social bases for the dialogue on deceased organ donation

Reznik,

Reznik

2023

RJTAO

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This article assesses the changes in the coverage of the problem of organ donation in Russia. The boundaries of the dialogue on posthumous organ donation are outlined, taking into account the current organ donation model in Russia. The paper defines the concept of social capital, the sociology of organ donation and their significance for the development of deceased organ donation (DOD). Steps to promote the DOD concept in Russia are proposed.

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Social bases for the dialogue on deceased organ donation

Reznik,

Reznik

2023

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“…[2] Increasing organ donations is essential for advancing organ transplantation, and sociocultural structures play a crucial role in promoting both living and deceased organ transplantation. [2,3] However, society’s awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward organ transplantation are essential.…”

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A cross-sectional study of university students’ awareness, knowledge, and attitudes on organ donation and transplantation in Northern Cyprus

Bayraktar,

Bayraktar

2024

Medicine

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Background: Understanding the knowledge and attitudes of university students regarding organ transplantation and donation is crucial, as these students can significantly influence public opinion and behavior. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of North Cyprus University students towards organ transplantation and donation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 students from Northern Cyprus University, divided into medical and social science faculties. A structured questionnaire was utilized to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards organ transplantation and donation. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and effect size calculations were employed for data analysis. Results: Among the 400 students, 27% demonstrated sufficient knowledge of organ transplantation, and 62.7% had positive views on organ donation. Willingness to donate was expressed by 37% as living donors and 64% as deceased donors. There were no significant differences in knowledge and attitudes between medical and social science students. Factors such as sex, marital status, faculty, and contact with individuals with end-stage organ failure did not significantly influence the knowledge and attitudes. Conclusions: This study highlights the necessity for educational interventions and awareness campaigns to improve understanding and attitudes towards organ donation among Northern Cyprus University students. Incorporating organ donation education into university curricula, providing accurate online information, addressing misconceptions, and promoting awareness of donation centers and transplant hospitals are essential steps to mitigate organ shortages. Public engagement should be encouraged to foster a supportive environment for organ donation.

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Unjust organ markets and why it is irrelevant that selling a kidney is the best option

Albertsen

2024

J Med Ethics

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An important argument against prohibiting organ sales is that it removes the best option available to individuals in dire circumstances. However, this line of reasoning fails to recognise that selling a kidney on a regulated market is only the best option in a very narrow comparison, where a regulated organ market is compared with banning organ sales. Once we acknowledge this narrowness, selling a kidney is not the best option. This paves the way for a distributive justice-based critique of the ‘best option’ argument for organ markets, which illuminates that organ markets should be compared with a broader set of alternatives. If providing the option of selling a kidney is not the best option, but rather the best option we are willing to provide, and one which means that many people will remain in poverty and unjust circumstances, then this reflects poorly on those societies willing to offer only this option and not a better one.

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Ethical Solutions to the Problem of Organ Shortage

Cited by 5 publications

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Social bases for the dialogue on deceased organ donation

Social bases for the dialogue on deceased organ donation

A cross-sectional study of university students’ awareness, knowledge, and attitudes on organ donation and transplantation in Northern Cyprus

Unjust organ markets and why it is irrelevant that selling a kidney is the best option

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