The life-saving organ transplant can be allowed to seriously ill patients by a post mortal organ donation, so the transference of functioning organs and tissue of a dead to an another person.
An organ donation is the basic condition for a transplant. Condition of the organ donation is the approval of the donator while still alive that in case of a death organs may be taken. Today by transplantations it’s possible to save the life of the patients with organ failure or in improving quality of life decisively. The aim of such an operation is to restore the function of own organs from the sick people with the help of the taken organs from other people. The following organs can be successfully transplanted: kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas and intestines. Hands and faces were added to the transplantation list in 2014.
Not only organs but also tissue can be donated. Referring to the tissues, they let transplant themselves including the skin, the hard skin from the eyes, the heart valves and parts of the blood vessels and the cartilage-tissue. The body tissue is applicable due to its diversity for the treatment of different injuries, as for example a serious incineration. Generally the post mortal tissue donations are not transplanted directly after the withdrawal, but are cleaned and preserved in special tissue banks. For particular organs, such as the kidney or a part of the liver, a living donation is considered under certain circumstances. Nevertheless, the postmortal organ donation has priority before the living donation.
Table of Contents
1. In General – What is organ donation?
The living donation
2.Process of organ donation – a race against death
3.The situation of organ donations in Germany
The waitlist in Germany
4.The judicial situation- the transplantation law /TPG
Eurotransplant/ET
5.Ethical decision
Living and dying in the comprehension of Christians
Stance of the Islam
6.Prospering business – trade with organs
7.Conclusion
8. The Sources
Objectives and Core Topics
This work examines the complex field of organ donation, specifically focusing on the legal, ethical, and medical challenges faced in Germany. It explores the central research question of whether a decision for an organ donation is meaningful by analyzing the necessity of donors, the legal framework, and the global problem of illegal organ trafficking.
- The physiological and procedural requirements of organ donation.
- The current state of donor availability and waitlists in Germany.
- The role of the transplantation law (TPG) and international coordination via Eurotransplant.
- Ethical and religious perspectives on post-mortal organ donation.
- The socio-economic impacts and moral issues surrounding illegal organ trade.
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2. Process of organ donation – a race against death
For donor organs and tissue, two separate doctors must declare the brain death. The brain death is a surely sign of death, because the essential bodily functions (for example the breathing) are missing without a working brain. That means the person is irretrievably dead.
After this process, the organ procurement coordinator will examine if the dead patient is a registered organ or tissue donor, for example with an organ donor card. If there isn’t a written statement, the doctors have to speak with the relatives. These relatives decide about his presumed willingness of the dead patient.
As soon as the brain death is declared and there is an agreement about the donation, the doctors can start with the removal of the suitable organs. This comprises some tests to exclude any dangerous infections and the determination of the blood values. All values will be conveyed to ,,Eurotransplant”. The next step is the search of the optimal receiver. And not until then this receiver will be informed that they found a suitable organ.
Immediate after the removal the countdown starts, because the time to transport the taken organs is limited. By way of example, the lungs and the heart have to be obtained and transplanted within five hours.
Chapter Summaries
1. In General – What is organ donation?: Defines the fundamentals of organ and tissue donation, distinguishing between post-mortal and living donation practices.
2.Process of organ donation – a race against death: Outlines the medical and logistical sequence of events following brain death declaration up to the transplantation.
3.The situation of organ donations in Germany: Analyzes the statistics of organ availability and the critical issue of waitlists in Germany.
4.The judicial situation- the transplantation law /TPG: Details the legal framework governing donation, including requirements for consent, declaration of death, and the function of Eurotransplant.
5.Ethical decision: Explores the moral, Christian, and Islamic viewpoints regarding the decision to donate organs.
6.Prospering business – trade with organs: Discusses the global black market for organs and the ethical failures that drive illegal organ trafficking.
7.Conclusion: Synthesizes the findings to argue for the necessity of organ donation and encourages proactive documentation of one's donor status.
Keywords
Organ donation, transplantation, brain death, Eurotransplant, TPG, waitlist, living donation, ethics, medical law, human organ trafficking, donor card, solidarity, organ procurement, charity, health policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this paper?
The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the organ donation process, covering medical, legal, and ethical dimensions within the context of German society.
What are the primary thematic fields covered?
The work covers organ donation procedures, the legal constraints of the transplantation law, ethical and religious considerations, and the global problem of illegal organ trade.
What is the central goal of this research?
The primary goal is to answer the question of whether a decision for organ donation is meaningful, while identifying obstacles such as the shortage of donors and the prevalence of illegal trade.
Which scientific method is utilized?
The author utilizes an analytical approach, reviewing existing medical guidelines, legal statutes, and statistical data regarding organ transplantations to assess the current status quo.
What subjects are addressed in the main body?
The main body systematically covers the definition of donation, the logistics of organ recovery, the role of Eurotransplant, legal frameworks in Germany, and the moral implications of organ trade.
What are the key terms that characterize this work?
Essential keywords include organ donation, transplantation, brain death, Eurotransplant, ethical dilemmas, and human organ trafficking.
Why is the "living donation" considered a subordinate option?
The text explains that living donation is only permitted when no suitable post-mortal organ is available and is strictly regulated to prevent the commercial trade of organs.
How does Eurotransplant facilitate the distribution of organs?
Eurotransplant serves as a central agency that matches donor organs with patients on the waiting list across eight member nations using objective medical criteria.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2016, Organ donation. Does a decision for a donation make sense?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/386039
