10 Transplantation Flashcards

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Q

What is the basis of the Human Tissue Act 2004?

A

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
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Which sections of the HTA 2004 cover consent?

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1 - makes clear requirements of consent
2 - consent for children
3 - consent for adults

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3
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What are the ethical foundations of opt-in systems?

A

autonomy
organ donation is selfless
gifts have greater meaning

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What are the problems with Opt-In?

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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

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What sort of consent is used in an opt-out system?

A

deemed or presumed consent

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What problems with consent are there with opt-out?

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consent normally requires a decision

how many criteria of consent (capacity, information, voluntariness) are met if someone has not opted out?

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What are the consent requirements for whole body donation?

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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

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