Seeking an ethical and legal way of procuring transplantable organs from the dying without further attempts to redefine human death
2007
Ethical and Legal Issues in Organ Procurement from Dying Patients
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): David Wainwright Evans
Primary Institution: Queens' College, Cambridge
Hypothesis
Is it ethical to procure organs from patients who are not yet dead?
Conclusion
The commentary argues for a reconsideration of the ethics surrounding organ procurement from dying patients, suggesting that current practices may not adequately respect the dying.
Supporting Evidence
- The concept of 'brain death' has been widely debated and lacks universal acceptance.
- Current practices may not adequately protect the rights of dying patients.
- There is a call for a paradigm change in how society views organ procurement from the dying.
Takeaway
This article talks about how we should think about taking organs from people who are dying, and whether it's okay to do that before they are really dead.
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