Brain death, organ transplantation and autopsy from the point of view of world religions

Alhawari, Y.; Verhoff, Marcel A.; Parzeller, Markus

doi:10.1007/s00194-018-0242-x

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“…The concept of brain death remains a topic of ongoing discussions for the different Christian denominations. However, in 2015 the German Bishops Conference stated it the best and safest criterion to declare a person dead 15,16 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…At the 3rd International Conference of Islamic Jurists in 1986, it was stated that a person is considered legally dead, when one of the following criteria is fulfilled 1 : complete irreversible stoppage of the heart and breathing or 2 complete irreversible stoppage of all vital functions of the brain. These criteria have found broad acknowledgment throughout the Muslim community without any difference between Sunni and Shia Islam 22,23,16 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, in 2015 the German Bishops Conference stated it the best and safest criterion to declare a person dead. 15,16 As fulfilling these criteria can be difficult to achieve, deceased donations are preferred to living donations. However, the piety of the dead body must be preserved.…”

Section: Overview Of the Different Religionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Addressing the concept of brain death, no common affirmation is found in Buddhism. 16 However, the Union states that human beings consist of psychological and physical factors, but no everlasting personality or soul. Moreover, any human being exists only as a conglomerate of these factors.…”

Section: Judaism-"pikuach Nefesch-saving a Life"mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These criteria have found broad acknowledgment throughout the Muslim community without any difference between Sunni and Shia Islam. 22,23,16 As early as 1985, the Islamic Fiqh Academy-an affiliate of the Muslim World League-held a conference on transplantation in Mecca.…”

Section: Islam-"a Praiseworthy Act"mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Religious and cultural aspects of organ donation: Narrowing the gap through understanding different religious beliefs

Doerry

Vincent

et al. 2022

Pediatric Transplantation

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Background The supply of viable organ donations falls significantly below the demand. Discrepancies concerning the availability of transplants cannot be explained solely by the various consent models used in different countries. There is evidence that religious beliefs of patients, potential donors, and healthcare professionals also play an important role in the decision‐making process. However, to date, very little research has been conducted on the consequences of specific religious beliefs on transplantation rates. The aim of this review was to outline the religious views of Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists on organ donation. Additionally, different approaches to address this topic throughout the world are presented and can function as a helpful background for medical professionals. Methods The umbrella organizations of the five largest religious movements were asked for written statements concerning the subject of organ transplantation, and a literature review was performed. Results All German religious umbrella organizations have a positive view on organ donation, if certain rules are respected. Particularly, deceased donations are supported as a sign of altruism, love, and respect for another human being. Different aspects of the transplant process (e.g., consent, brain death, and respect for the dead body) are particularly stressed in some religions. Conclusions In general, the religious groups addressed here are in favor of organ donations. Nevertheless, there are important particularities to be considered. Hopefully, understanding the different religious views on organ donations will help in reducing religious concerns about transplantation and narrowing the gap between the need and the availability of organ donations.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Overview Of the Different Religionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Judaism-"pikuach Nefesch-saving a Life"mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Islam-"a Praiseworthy Act"mentioning

confidence: 99%

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