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[Euthanasia and organ donation].

F Lemaitre¹, M Hubert¹

¹Service des Soins intensifs, C.H.R. Sambre et Meuse, Namur.

Revue Medicale De Bruxelles

|January 11, 2018

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A Belgian patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was euthanized and subsequently donated organs. This case highlights the legal and ethical considerations surrounding euthanasia and organ donation in Belgium.

Keywords:

Ethics Euthanasia Organ donation

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Transplantation Medicine
Bioethics

Context:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
Euthanasia is legally regulated in Belgium.
Organ donation is a critical component of transplantation.

Purpose:

To report a case of organ donation following euthanasia in an ALS patient.
To review the legal framework governing euthanasia and organ donation in Belgium.
To emphasize the ethical principles guiding these procedures.

Summary:

A 61-year-old patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) underwent euthanasia.
Following euthanasia, the patient's organs were donated for transplantation.
The case underscores the intersection of end-of-life decisions and organ donation.

Impact:

This case provides insight into the practical application of Belgian laws on euthanasia and organ donation.
It emphasizes the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines in complex medical scenarios.
The report contributes to the discourse on end-of-life care and the altruism of organ donation.