Increasing Organ Donation: We Can Do Better!

Lau, Keith K.; Butani, Lavjay

doi:10.4172/2161-0991.s2-e001

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“…In the US, National Organ Transplant Act has allowed for financial compensation for the necessary expenses incurred by the donor of a human organ (125). In 2004, the Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act was launched to enable funding for an organ donation awareness program and public education as well as funding for donor compensation (126). The National Living Donor Assistance Center approves of grants to pay for travel and subsistence expense for some living donors who have financial hardship (125).…”

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A Comprehensive Analysis of the Current Status and Unmet Needs in Kidney Transplantation in Southeast Asia

Chan-on

Sarwal

2017

Front. Med.

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To address the unmet needs in the face of a growing demand for end-stage renal failure management and kidney transplantation in Asia, we have conducted a critical analysis of published literature and national registries to evaluate clinical outcomes and the rates of organ donation in Southeast Asia and the challenges facing these regions with regards to regulation, choice of donor source, and funding. Based on the available data, suggestions are proposed for an advancement of rates of organ donation and access, with emphasis on improved regulation and public education.

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confidence: 99%