Organ donation. Does a decision for a donation make sense?

Facharbeit (Schule) , 2016 , 11 Seiten , Note: 10 Punkte

Medizin - Sonstiges

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. 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 Key Themes

This work provides a comprehensive overview of organ donation in Germany, exploring the process, the legal framework, the ethical considerations, and the current situation. It aims to inform readers about the vital importance of organ donation and to encourage them to consider becoming a donor.

• The process of organ donation from both living and deceased donors
• The legal framework surrounding organ donation in Germany
• The ethical implications of organ donation
• The current situation of organ donation in Germany, including waiting lists and donor numbers
• The role of Eurotransplant in organ donation

Chapter Summaries

• Chapter 1: This chapter introduces the concept of organ donation, defining it as the transfer of functioning organs and tissue from a deceased donor to a recipient in need. It highlights the importance of organ donation for saving lives and improving the quality of life of organ failure patients. The chapter also discusses the different types of organs and tissues that can be donated, including both postmortem and living donation.
• Chapter 2: This chapter delves into the process of organ donation, emphasizing the importance of a race against time to ensure the viability of donated organs. It outlines the steps involved in the process, including the declaration of brain death, the organ procurement coordinator's role, and the search for a suitable recipient. It highlights the critical importance of timely removal and transportation of organs to transplantation centers.
• Chapter 3: This chapter examines the current state of organ donation in Germany, revealing that while the majority of the population supports organ donation, only a small proportion have registered their consent. The chapter further underscores the dire need for organ donors in Germany, with a significant waiting list for organ transplants and an insufficient number of donated organs. This leads to a situation where many patients die while waiting for a suitable organ.

Keywords

This text focuses on the vital issue of organ donation in Germany, examining the process, legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and current statistics. Key terms include: organ donation, postmortem donation, living donation, organ transplantation, Eurotransplant, waiting list, brain death, ethical decision, transplantation law, and the role of religion in organ donation.

• Note: 10 Punkte
• Autor: Anonym (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
• Seiten: 11
• Katalognummer: V386039
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668646612
• ISBN (Buch): 9783668646629
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: organ, does