Organ trafficking: Scope and ethical dilemma

被引：7
作者：
Mor E. [1 ]
Boas H. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Transplantation, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tiqva 49100, Beilinson Campus
来源：
Current Diabetes Reports | 2005年 / 5卷 / 4期
关键词：
Organ Donation; Ethical Dilemma; Living Donation; Unrelated Donation; Deceased Donor;
D O I：
10.1007/s11892-005-0026-z
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摘要：
The Israeli experience discloses the relationship between the traditional altruistic basis of organ donation and the new alternatives based on a utilitarian conception of unrelated compensated donation. Although organ trafficking in Israel was dramatically intensified, cadaveric and living-related donations decreased. Reforms in living donations, such as evaluation committees for unrelated directed donors, were insignificant in terms of meeting the demand of patients and reducing the volume of trafficking. It is our contention that battling organ trafficking should provide patients with a realistic alternative for kidney donations. Our model of regulated nondirect paid donations is planned to legalize significant compensation for the unrelated donors drawing individuals from falling into the trap of organ traders. This program, together with uncompromised penalties, would hopefully eradicate organ trafficking. Copyright © 2005 by Current Science Inc.
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页码：294 / 299
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