[Transplantation as a care about neighbour health and life]

Taking into account current developments in medicine and the increasingly extended lifespan of our patients, the role of transplantation and the related issues have become increasingly more urgent and have demanded more attention in recent years. Transplantation is a branch of medical studies which has been developed as a result of the need to find answers to unsuccessful organ transplants. Transplants are the future of the contemporary medicine and provide better prospects for patients with defective organs. In spite of the rapid development and huge successes achieved in the field of transplantation, the major problem we are facing, both in terms of the legal and ethical aspects, is the lack of the organ donors. Developing social awareness and continuous education can bring about positive changes to the current shortage of donors. The role of the church and the media in promoting the importance of organ donation will also greatly contribute to the future success of transplantation thus saving human lives.