Doctor can I buy a new kidney? I've heard it isn't forbidden: what is the role of the nephrologist when dealing with a patient who wants to buy a kidney?

Piccoli, Giorgina Barbara; Sacchetti, L; Verzé, L.; Cavallo, Franco

doi:10.1186/s13010-015-0033-x

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“…Some countries have imposed strict bans, while others have permitted commercial sale . The debate on organ transplant tourism is still ongoing . This may be further exacerbated by the uncertainty in funding sources.…”

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The changing paradigm of ethics in uterus transplantation: a systematic review

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Summary The first uterus transplantation was performed in 2000. As key milestones are reached (long‐lasting graft survival in 2011, and first birth from a transplanted womb in 2014), the ethical debate around uterus transplant evolves. We performed a systematic review of articles on uterus transplantation. Ethical themes were extracted and categorized according to four bioethical principles. Papers were divided into time periods separated by key events in uterus transplant history: Phase I (first technical achievement, 2002–2011), Phase II (clinical achievement, 2012–2014), and Phase III (after the first childbirth, 2015–2018). Eighty‐one articles were included. The majority of ethics papers were published in Phase III (65%, P < 0.0001), that is after the first birth. Eighty percent of papers discussed nonmaleficence making it the most discussed principle. The first birth acted as a pivotal point: nonmaleficence was discussed by a lower proportion of articles (P = 0.0073), as was beneficence (P = 0.0309). However, discussion of justice increased to become the most discussed principle of the time period (P = 0.0085). The ethical debate surrounding uterus transplantation has evolved around landmark events that signify scientific progress. As safety and efficacy become evident, the focus of ethical debate shifts from clinical equipoise to socioeconomic challenges and equitable access to uterus transplantation.

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The changing paradigm of ethics in uterus transplantation: a systematic review

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“…Pope John Paul has also stated that organ trade violates the dignity of the human person. 4 There has been some criticism of the Istanbul Declaration. Ambagtsheer and Weimer have questioned whether efforts to prohibit organ trade are realistic and effective.…”

Section: Transplant Ethicsmentioning

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Exp Clin Transplant

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to review and discuss the great variety of ethical issues related to organ donation, organ procurement, transplant activities, and new ethical problems created as a result of technologic and scientific developments. Materials and Methods: An extensive literature survey was made, and expert opinions were obtained. Results:The gap between demand and supply of organs for transplant has yielded to organ trafficking, organ tourism, and commercialism. This problem seems to be the most important issue, and naturally there are ethical dilemmas related to it. A wide number of ideas have been expressed on the subject, and different solutions have been proposed. Conclusion: The struggle against organ trafficking and commercialism should include legislation, efforts to increase deceased-donor donations, and international cooperation. China's policy to procure organs from prisoners sentenced to death is unethical, and the international community should exert more pressure on the Chinese government to cease this practice. Each particular ethical dilemma should be taken separately and managed.

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Organ transplants: ethical approaches and legal solutions

Torres,

Ferreira Filho,

Cruz

et al. 2024

Rev. Bioét.

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This integrative literature review investigates legal aspects and ethical solutions involved in the illegal organ trade, an activity that sparks debates about ethics and morals. Bibliographical search was conducted on the Virtual Health Library, PubMed and SciELO databases. A total of 14 papers were analyzed, which pointed to low supply associated with high demand for organs as the main etiology of the problem. This market takes advantage of vulnerable populations to coerce them into organ donations. Additionally, the lack of connection between international databases and instabilities in countries with high trafficking rates hinders police action to confront this crime. Organ trafficking should be combated by encouraging legal organ donation, confronting “transplant tourism” and actions aimed at the most vulnerable countries. International entities play a fundamental role in ensuring that different nations work together to repress this type of crime.

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Doctor can I buy a new kidney? I've heard it isn't forbidden: what is the role of the nephrologist when dealing with a patient who wants to buy a kidney?

Cited by 6 publications

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The changing paradigm of ethics in uterus transplantation: a systematic review

The changing paradigm of ethics in uterus transplantation: a systematic review

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Organ transplants: ethical approaches and legal solutions

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