When should you harvest organs?

Kilarney

I know one of the families discussed in this article. Without going into details, there is a close relationship.


The general question in the article is this: Should you harvest organs from a patient that shows minimal brain activity (and thus life) but has no chance of survival? I can understand the ethical concerns, but to have so many organs go to waste is a shame. I think that there need to be VERY strict protocols in place, but it appears that the current rules are too conservative.

One way or the other, it's a very interesting ethical question.

AaronC

I think as long as the family says its ok then I personally have no problem with it. The issue for me is more of who is allowed to make decisions for me if I am unable, especially if I haven't taken the time to make out a will. As long as the guidelines are very clear on who can make the decisions and that no harvesting takes place without a decision to harvest, then I'm for using these organs to help others.

Churba

When should you harvest organs?

Obviously, when people can't make their payments on them.

loltsundere

Watch out, Kilarney wants your organs for Christmas!

Apreche

When they're in tune.

HMTKSteve

Couldn't resist.

Sail