Research on Ethical Issues of Living Organ Donation in China / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

Objective:To discuss the ethical issues of living organ donation in China systematically and comprehensively,from the perspective of society,institution,family,individual and other level.Methods:Literature research and expert interviews were used as main research methods,supplemented by group discussion,in-depth interviews and other methods.Results:In the development of living organ donation in China,from the social level,the relevant laws and regulations,civic education and supporting measures had problems.From the institutional level,hospital human organ transplant ethics committee also had some deficiencies in staff composition,review capacity and supervision.On the individual level,donors and receptors of living organ donation and related medical personnel also had their own ethical dilemma.Conclusion:It is beneficial to fully promote living organ donation and fully realize the purpose of living organ transplantation for the benefit of mankind through solving the ethical issues from social,institutional and individual levels.