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Earning points for moral behavior: organ allocation based on reciprocity.

An Ravelingien1, Andre Krom

  • 1Ghent University, Belgium.

The International Journal of Applied Philosophy
|November 10, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Organ donation should shift from charity to duty and reciprocity. However, prioritizing registered donors for organ allocation is an ineffective and morally questionable approach to address organ shortage.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Public Health Policy
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • The Dutch organ procurement system faces reevaluation, highlighting the persistent issue of organ shortage.
  • A 2003 Rathenau Institute study, 'Gift or Contribution?', analyzed the moral dimensions of organ allocation.
  • Current systems often frame organ donation as an act of charity or altruism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a moral analysis of organ shortage and fair organ allocation.
  • To explore a shift in perspective from charity to duty and reciprocity in organ donation.
  • To evaluate the ethical implications of a reciprocity-based organ allocation system.

Main Methods:

  • Moral analysis of the organ donation and allocation system.
  • Examination of the concept of duty and reciprocity in organ procurement.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachHealth Care and Public Health

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  • Critique of prioritizing registered donors in organ allocation.

    • Main Results:

    • The study proposes a shift in mentality towards viewing organ donation as a system of mutual benefit and duty.
    • It argues against prioritizing registered donors for organ allocation.
    • The author contends that reciprocity-based allocation is ineffective and morally questionable for addressing organ shortage.

    Conclusions:

    • While a shift towards duty and reciprocity is suggested, a reciprocity-based allocation system is deemed ethically problematic.
    • Prioritizing organ recipients based on their willingness to donate is an ineffective strategy for increasing organ availability.
    • The moral significance of organ donation does not necessitate appeals to charity or altruism.