Presumed consent for organ donation: illusion of a choice

Dar, Reeta

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20163349

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“…When asked whether India should switch from a conservative consent‐based approach of opt‐in system to a more liberal opt‐out system, most of the doctors were not in favor and preferred the current policy. Our results were similar to the views expressed in previous narrative reviews, which suggested that such a system is neither conducive nor ethical in the Indian context 24 . These results also suggest that India could experience a similar public objection, as observed in Brazil and Chile, if the opt‐out system is implemented.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Our results were similar to the views expressed in previous narrative reviews, which suggested that such a system is neither conducive nor ethical in the Indian context. 24 These results also suggest that India could experience a similar public objection, as observed in Brazil and Chile, if the opt-out system is implemented. However, a few doctors and almost over half of the student participants were still open to the idea of experimenting with an opt-out system.…”

Section: Attitudesmentioning

confidence: 72%

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Assessment of knowledge and attitudes regarding organ donation among doctors and students of a tertiary care hospital

2020

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Organ donation is a lifesaving treatment option for patients with end‐organ damage. However, many patients are unable to avail this option due to the low availability of viable organs for transplantation. The availability of donor organs can be improved by increasing awareness and resolving organ donation misconceptions among the general population. It can be assumed that healthcare workers are most aware of the value of organ donation. They are also in a position to influence the willingness of the general population to donate organs after death or sign up for an organ donor card. The knowledge and attitudes of current and future healthcare professionals regarding this subject have neither been evaluated nor considered a topic of priority in the existing Indian medical education program. ObjectivesTo evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of licensed medical doctors and undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students and analyze differences between the two groups with respect to the above. Methodology A total of 650 doctors and MBBS students from a Tertiary care hospital were included in the study and subjected to a questionnaire with 11 questions. Responses to the questionnaire were analyzed to evaluate knowledge and attitudes regarding organ donation. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 24. Results and conclusions About 29.9% of doctors and 49.8% of students knew about the law governing organ donation. The concept of brain death was entirely understood by only 31.7% of doctors and 14.7% of students. Only 16% of doctors and 3.2% of students had filled an organ donor card. About 40.9% of doctors and 51% of students favored the opt‐out system, as followed by western nations. Fear of illegal selling or purchase of organs was predominant in 61.9% of doctors and 52.2% of students. The current study reveals that the medical fraternity's knowledge and personal responsibility need improvements. However, the system also needs to be improved to win their trust.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Attitudesmentioning

confidence: 72%