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Area of Science:

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  • Public Health Policy
  • Medical Economics

Background:

  • The World Health Organization advises against paid plasma donation.
  • Ontario plans to ban payment for plasma donation.
  • Concerns exist regarding autonomy and dignity in paid donation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the claim that paid plasma donation undermines autonomy.
  • To explore an under-discussed autonomy-based objection to paid plasma donation.
  • To assess strategies for ensuring an adequate plasma supply.

Main Methods:

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  • Examination of stigma associated with paid plasma donation.
  • Policy evaluation of banning versus stigma reduction.
Keywords:
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