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Why consent may not be needed for organ procurement.

James Delaney1, David B Hershenov

  • 1Niagara University, Niagara, NY 14109-2043, USA. delaney@niagara.edu

The American Journal of Bioethics : AJOB
|December 10, 2009
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Summary

Most people believe organ donation without consent is wrong, but a thought experiment reveals deeper moral convictions. This challenges current organ donation policies and suggests a need for reform respecting autonomy.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Public opinion generally opposes organ procurement from deceased individuals who explicitly opted out of donation.
  • Moral intuitions differ when presented with thought experiments analogous to non-consensual organ retrieval.
  • Existing legal frameworks for organ donation and mandatory autopsies raise questions about consent and bodily integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the moral underpinnings of consent in organ donation through a novel thought experiment.
  • To challenge the ethical justification for respecting posthumous objections to organ donation.
  • To propose an organ conscription policy grounded in liberal principles.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of moral intuitions using a comparative thought experiment.

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  • Examination of the permissibility of mandatory autopsies.
  • Application of metaphysical arguments against posthumous harm, including cessation of existence and Epicurean principles.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals' reactions to the thought experiment suggest a moral inconsistency in their views on organ donation consent.
    • The study posits that mandatory autopsies, when permissible without explicit consent, challenge the absolute prohibition of non-consensual organ retrieval.
    • Metaphysical arguments suggest that posthumous harm is not possible, undermining objections to organ conscription based on the deceased's interests.

    Conclusions:

    • A policy of organ conscription, which mandates organ donation, can be ethically justified.
    • Such a policy aligns with core liberal values of autonomy, bodily integrity, and property rights.
    • Reforming organ donation practices requires a re-evaluation of posthumous consent and the nature of harm after death.