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Deceased organ donation in India: where do we go from here?

Sanjay Nagral1, J Amalorpavanathan2

  • 1Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Dr G Deshmukh marg, Mumbai, India 400 026 and Zonal Transplant Coordination Committee, Mumbai.

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
|August 28, 2014
PubMed

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Transplantation advances medical science but raises ethical dilemmas. The Human Organs Transplant Act (HOTA) addressed illegal organ trade and recognized brain death, yet ethical issues in consent, donor incentives, and organ distribution persist.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Bioethics
  • Transplant Law

Background:

  • Organ transplantation is a significant medical achievement.
  • Success in transplantation has created complex ethical challenges.
  • The clandestine organ trade prompted legislative action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the ethical implications of organ transplantation.
  • To review the impact of the Human Organs Transplant Act (HOTA).
  • To identify unresolved ethical issues in organ donation and distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Review of medical advancements in transplantation.
  • Analysis of the Human Organs Transplant Act (HOTA) and its amendments.
  • Examination of ethical challenges in organ donation and allocation.

Main Results:

  • HOTA (1994) was enacted to combat illegal organ trade and incorporate concepts like brain death.
  • The legislation represents progress in transplant regulations.
  • Significant ethical challenges remain unresolved.

Conclusions:

  • Despite legislative efforts, ethical issues concerning consent, donor incentives, and equitable organ distribution require further attention.
  • Continued ethical discourse is necessary to address complexities in organ transplantation.
  • Balancing medical progress with ethical considerations is crucial for fair organ allocation.

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