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Donor's choice or Hobson's choice?

A Spital, M Spital

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Many transplant centers exclude living-related renal donors with minor medical abnormalities, denying them the choice to donate. This study suggests donors should decide their own suitability, potentially increasing the donor pool.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Transplant Surgery
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Living-related renal donation involves evaluating donor medical suitability.
    • Uncovering minor abnormalities raises questions about donor autonomy and risk acceptance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate transplant centers' policies regarding potential living-related renal donors with minor medical abnormalities.
    • To explore the ethical implications of excluding donors based on uncertain risks.

    Main Methods:

    • A nationwide questionnaire was distributed to transplant centers.
    • Data on donor evaluation protocols and decision-making processes were collected.

    Main Results:

    • Many centers do not permit potential donors to accept uncertain medical risks.
    • This practice can lead to the exclusion of suitable donors, limiting donation opportunities.

    Conclusions:

    • Current practices may constitute 'pseudoprotectionism,' infringing on donor autonomy.
    • Empowering donors to make final decisions on their suitability could expand the living-related renal donor pool.
    Keywords:
    Empirical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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