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Commerce in transplantation: how does it affect European legislation?

B Cohen1, G G Persijn, Y Vanrenterghem

  • 1Eurotransplant International Foundation, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Clinical Transplantation
|February 29, 2000
PubMed
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Organ commerce, including the buying and selling of human organs, persists globally. This practice raises ethical concerns and negatively impacts organ donation rates, necessitating international oversight to prevent malpractice.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The concept of commerce in organ transplantation, while not always involving direct financial profit, is a recognized issue.
  • The buying and selling of human organs for transplantation occurs in numerous countries, raising significant ethical and practical concerns.
  • Media reports of organ trafficking, though often lacking concrete evidence, can influence public perception, legislation, and the willingness to donate organs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted issue of commerce in human organ transplantation.
  • To analyze the impact of organ commercialization on organ donor supply and public trust.
  • To propose potential solutions for mitigating unethical practices in organ transplantation.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Health Care and Public Health

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  • Review of existing literature and media reports on organ transplantation commerce.
  • Analysis of the influence of reported malpractice on legislative and public attitudes.
  • Examination of the role of organ exchange organizations in preventing unethical transactions.

Main Results:

  • Commerce in organ transplantation, encompassing financial transactions, remains prevalent, disproportionately benefiting those who can afford to pay.
  • Negative media portrayals, even if unsubstantiated, can deter potential organ donors and exacerbate the organ shortage.
  • Existing organ exchange networks have made efforts to curb unethical practices, but these issues persist due to high demand and low supply.

Conclusions:

  • The persistent high demand and low supply of organs fuel unethical transactions in transplantation.
  • An international surveillance committee could serve as a clearinghouse for malpractice information, deterring unethical medical practices.
  • Addressing organ commerce requires a multi-pronged approach involving ethical oversight, public education, and robust regulatory frameworks.