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Straightening the Slippery Slope: Ethical Considerations in Identifying the Potential Organ Donor
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The lecture discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding organ donation, highlighting the tension between organ shortages and the lifesaving potential of transplants. The shortage is significant; in 2003, there were 19,000 transplants while 83,000 people waited, a number that's increased to about 116,000 in recent years. The ethical principles guiding organ donation include autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Challenges like fair allocation and ethical considerations for recipients and donors, including marginalized groups, are explored. Statistics reveal racial disparities in transplant waiting times, with black patients experiencing longer waits despite higher disease rates. Opt-in and opt-out systems for donor consent are addressed, alongside cultural and medical distrust, especially in African-American communities. The presentation underscores the importance of effective communication, cultural sensitivity, and addressing historic mistrust to improve organ donation systems.
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One-Hour Concurrent Session | Saving Lives: Critical Care of the Potential Organ Donor
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2024
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organ donation
ethical dilemmas
transplant shortages
racial disparities
donor consent
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