Question

Do you think that it is ethical to remove transplantable organs from a deceased patient to use on other patient(s) that are waiting on a donor even if written, presumed and verbal consent was not given?

Answer 1

It is Unethical to remove Transplantable organs from a deceased patient Without an written,presumed or Verbal Consent .

As for all medical procedures, consent must be given before transplantation can proceed. The process of seeking and receiving consent should be sensitive to an individual’s particular set of values, preferences and beliefs that may affect decision-making. If the individual does not have capacity to give consent, a representative should be involved in ongoing discussions and decision-making. For consent to be valid:

• the decision to consent to the procedure must be made without undue pressure from health professionals, family and friends

• sufficient information about the procedure must be made available, including the risks and benefits and what will happen if the procedure does not go ahead — health professionals should not withhold information just because it may be upsetting

• the consent must be specific and is valid only in relation to the procedure for which information has been given

• the person giving consent must be considered by the treating clinician to have the capacity to provide consent.