10 Transplantation Flashcards
What is the basis of the Human Tissue Act 2004?
THe removal, use or storage of tissue for several schedules purposes including
anatomical examination determining cause of death public display transplantation education or training relating to human health
Which sections of the HTA 2004 cover consent?
1 - makes clear requirements of consent
2 - consent for children
3 - consent for adults
What are the ethical foundations of opt-in systems?
autonomy
organ donation is selfless
gifts have greater meaning
What are the problems with Opt-In?
many people in favour of donation but never join ODR
doesn’t provide enough organs
don’ result in everyone’ wishes about organ donation being followed
What sort of consent is used in an opt-out system?
deemed or presumed consent
What problems with consent are there with opt-out?
consent normally requires a decision
how many criteria of consent (capacity, information, voluntariness) are met if someone has not opted out?
What are the consent requirements for whole body donation?
signed by person concerned with one witness
or signed at the direction of person concerned, in their presence and with a witness
or contained within a will of the concerned person