Organ Donation After Euthanasia: A Pure Act of Altruism Fulfilling the Patient’s Last Wish

Bollen, Jan; Jongh, Wim de; Hagenaars, Hanneke J.A.M.; Dijk, G. van; Hoopen, Rankie ten; Ysebaert, Dirk; IJzermans, Jan N.M.; Heurn, Ernst van; Mook, Walther N. K. A. van

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“…Physicians may become hesitant to continue an ODE discussion in the context of family ambivalence, while from a legal point of view relatives have no influence when the decisional capacity of their loved ones is not compromised. Altruism and autonomy were important drivers for both patients to donate their organs after euthanasia 9. These motives are in line with those of living organ donors 12 13 17–21.…”

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“…Positive aspects are also mentioned. For the family, it may be important that the chosen death of their loved one will help other patients 1 5 8–10. For the patients, the motives for ODE might be self-determination4 11 and altruism, which are important motives for non-directed living donors, comparable with altruistic kidney donation to an unknown recipient 9 12 13.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For the family, it may be important that the chosen death of their loved one will help other patients 1 5 8–10. For the patients, the motives for ODE might be self-determination4 11 and altruism, which are important motives for non-directed living donors, comparable with altruistic kidney donation to an unknown recipient 9 12 13. Whether these motives also apply to patients requesting ODE is not clear, especially to patients with a psychiatric disorder.…”

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Burden of organ donation after euthanasia in patients with psychiatric disorder

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Organ donation after euthanasia (ODE) is rarely performed but the number has gradually increased over the years. It has been suggested that the preparatory investigations for organ donation parallel to the medical-legal procedures for euthanasia may be too much of a burden for the patients and their relatives. Furthermore, dying in an intensive care unit might contribute to this burden. Based on two patients who were granted euthanasia based on a psychiatric disorder, we show that the actual burden may be minimal for some patients and their relatives and may even be helpful in their process of euthanasia. Therefore, we propose that providing patients with information about donation of organs after euthanasia may be important to incorporate early in the medical-legal process of euthanasia instead of waiting for the patient to bring up organ donation, as currently advised in the Dutch guideline for ODE.

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“…M edical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a controversial issue worldwide. 1 Medical assistance in dying can be defined as a procedure that allows patients experiencing grievous and irremediable suffering to intentionally and safely end their life. This can be done through assisted suicide, also known as self-administered MAiD (where the physician prescribes lethal medications and the patient receives the means to end their own life); or euthanasia, also known as clinical-administered MAiD (where the health care provider is the one responsible for administering lethal medication to end the patient's life).…”

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“…Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a controversial issue worldwide 1 . Medical assistance in dying can be defined as a procedure that allows patients experiencing grievous and irremediable suffering to intentionally and safely end their life.…”

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Organ donation after medical assistance in dying: a scoping review protocol

Silva

Ross‐White

Hornby

et al. 2021

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Objective:This scoping review will collate and summarize the current literature on what is known worldwide about organ donation following medical assistance in dying. The information gathered will be used to inform updates of current and future policies on organ donation following medical assistance in dying in Canada.Introduction:Medical assistance in dying is a controversial and contentious issue worldwide. While more countries are legalizing medical assistance in this regard, very few allow organ donation after such assistance has been given. At present, Canada, Belgium, and The Netherlands are the only three countries that permit this procedure. This scoping review will be conducted to summarize the current state of evidence and practices regarding organ donation following medical assistance in dying.Inclusion criteria:This review will consider articles and documents on individuals who choose organ donation following medical assistance in dying. Articles will be considered for inclusion if they explore organ donation following medical assistance in dying at home or in any health care setting in any country. Quantitative and qualitative studies, text and opinion papers, gray literature, and unpublished materials provided by researchers will be considered for inclusion.Methods:This review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. Published and unpublished materials will be included. Databases will include MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science – Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index, and Academic Search Complete. Relevant gray literature and materials from organ donation organizations will be included. Two independent reviewers will screen all material, extract data, and complete the descriptive examination.

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Outcomes from organ donation following medical assistance in dying: A scoping review

Silva

Rochon

et al. 2023

Transplantation Reviews

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Organ Donation After Euthanasia: A Pure Act of Altruism Fulfilling the Patient’s Last Wish

Cited by 7 publications

References 7 publications

Burden of organ donation after euthanasia in patients with psychiatric disorder

Burden of organ donation after euthanasia in patients with psychiatric disorder

Organ donation after medical assistance in dying: a scoping review protocol

Outcomes from organ donation following medical assistance in dying: A scoping review

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