Transplant tourism - a missed opportunity.
Journal
Current opinion in organ transplantation
ISSN: 1531-7013
Titre abrégé: Curr Opin Organ Transplant
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9717388
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 12 2023
01 12 2023
Historique:
medline:
2
11
2023
pubmed:
4
10
2023
entrez:
4
10
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To explore the resurgence of transplant tourism (TT) despite the recent reiteration of the Declaration of Istanbul (DoI) in 2018. As demand grows exponentially and supply remains static, novel approaches to bridging the gap should be explored. TT is estimated to comprise up to 10% of transplants worldwide. Prosecuting patients seeking organs through TT has been unsuccessful. Extra jurisdictional prosecution of brokers, vendors and institutions participating in illicit TT has been difficult. Resurgence of TT has occurred in both "traditional" and new countries. The public attitude towards TT and paid donation is largely positive. The Iranian experience with state regulated paid donors merits attention and perhaps emulation. Numerous philosophers, ethicists and transplant professionals find it acceptable to promote financial consideration for organ donors. Acknowledging the autonomy of persons, including poor and vulnerable ones, to receive financial consideration for their sacrifice should not be considered morally reprehensible. Strict international regulation, oversight and legislation should be implemented to assure adequate compensation, donor wellbeing, elimination of brokers and excellent medical care. Implementing such a system internationally may eliminate kidney waiting lists, provide great benefits to vendors, improve transplant facilities in developing countries and provide substantial savings to insurers.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37791523
doi: 10.1097/MOT.0000000000001108
pii: 00075200-202312000-00012
doi:
Types de publication
Review
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
457-462Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
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