Organ Donation
A 41-year-old accountant, is married and has three young children. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 24, which led to chronic kidney disease. His kidney function has deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, leaving him with end-stage renal disease. Six months ago, he started dialysis treatment three times a week. Each session would last more than 4 hours, leaving him feeling exhausted and drained.
This accountant’s condition and medical treatment has impacted his work life; he can now only work part-time due to his regular hospital dialysis appointments and fatigue. This has implications on the family’s financial situation, as his income is greatly reduced. Furthermore, he is spending less time with his children due to the hospital appointments and constant exhaustion. At his last renal appointment, the topic of kidney transplantation was discussed, however, the waiting list of around 3 years worried Abdul. When discussing this appointment with his family, his brother became concerned as to how his brother would cope with 3 more years of dialysis and part-time work. A week later, he told his brother that he wanted to donate a kidney to him.
- What is the Human Tissue Act 2004?
- How can consent be obtained for organ transplantation?
- How is organ transplantation governed?
- What are the different types of organ donation?
Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)
Clinical Ethics and Law, Second edition. Carolyn Johnston, Penelope Bradbury, Series editor: Janice Ryme
