Objectives
By the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:
- Describe why donor-recipient matching is crucial in organ transplantation.
- Describe the laws and procedures associated with organ donation.
- Explain the difference between an “opt-out” and an “opt-in” organ donation system.
Part 1. Organ Failure and Donation
This mini-lecture examines the science involved in organ and tissue transplants. The handout for this presentation can be downloaded and printed.
Part 2. Organ Donation Process
This mini-lecture examines the need for and laws associated with organ and tissue transplantation.The handout for this presentation can be downloaded and printed.
Reading:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008). Partnering with your transplant team: The Patient’s Guide to Transplantation. Rockville, MD: Health and Services Administration, Healthcare Systems Bureau, Division of Transplantation. pp. 1 – 2 Introduction, pp. 3 – 20 Transplant Experience, pp. 53 – 68 Transplantation in America.
What every patient needs to know (Organ Transplantation). (2011) United Network for Organ Sharing.
Assignment: Who’s organs are they?
The United States currently has an “opt-in” organ donation system, where an individual after receiving informed consent makes a decision to be an organ donor. However, in 2010 the New York State Legislature began considering an “opt-out” system, where everyone is presumed to be a potential donor unless they make an active decision to refuse. Within your small group, discuss the ethical considerations between the opt-in and opt-out organ donation systems.
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