Tıp Fakültesi / Faculty of Medicine

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Author: search.filters.author.Altinors, NurSubject: search.filters.subject.Organ donation

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    Brain Death and Transplant in Islamic Countries
    (2016) Altinors, Nur; Haberal, Mehmet; 0000-0002-3462-7632; 27805511; AAJ-8097-2021
    Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the present status regarding brain death, its consequences, and transplant activities in Islamic countries. Materials and Methods: A thorough literature survey was conducted about transplant activities in Islamic countries, and the Turkish Ministry of Health Web site was analyzed. Expert opinions about the issue were obtained. Results: The present status of brain death and transplant activities has shown a heterogeneous appearance in the Islamic world. Our literature survey clearly revealed that transplant is still in its early stages in many Islamic states. The legislative framework, infrastructure, and related education needs radical improvements in these states. Conclusion: The concept of death has to be redefined and a consensus should be reached about brain death. The pioneer countries like Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. which already have considerable experience in transplant, should share their expertise and know ledge with the countries that need guidance.
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    Transplant Ethics
    (2016) Altinors, Nur; Haberal, Mehmet; 0000-0002-3462-7632; 27805507; AAJ-8097-2021
    Objectives: The aim of this study was to review and discuss the great variety of ethical issues related to organ donation, organ procurement, transplant activities, and new ethical problems created as a result of technologic and scientific developments. Materials and Methods: An extensive literature survey was made, and expert opinions were obtained. Results: The gap between demand and supply of organs for transplant has yielded to organ trafficking, organ tourism, and commercialism. This problem seems to be the most important issue, and naturally there are ethical dilemmas related to it. A wide number of ideas have been expressed on the subject, and different solutions have been proposed. Conclusion: The struggle against organ trafficking and commercialism should include legislation, efforts to increase deceased-donor donations, and international cooperation. China's policy to procure organs from prisoners sentenced to death is unethical, and the international community should exert more pressure on the Chinese government to cease this practice. Each particular ethical dilemma should be taken separately and managed.