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Ethical and legal issues in renal transplantation in Nigeria
Joint Authors
Ajayi, S. O.
Raji, Y.
Salako, B. L.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 1 (29 Feb. 2016), pp.125-128, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2016-02-29
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
With the increasing number of patients being offered kidney transplantation by many centers in the developing world, it is not unexpected that there would be attendant ethical and legal issues even when the selection process for transplantation seems medically justified.
Because of the inadequate infrastructure for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, coupled with the challenges of logistics for maintenance dialysis, transplantation would seem to be the best option for patients with end-stage renal failure, even in developed economies where these can easily be tackled.
The main issues here revolve around incentives for donors, organ trade and trafficking and the economics of eliminating the waiting list and the criminal activities of organ trans-plantation.
In the developing world, with the current level of corruption and poverty, there is a need to redouble efforts to monitor transplant activities.
Professional bodies should take the lead in this regard.
Furthermore, there is a need for governments to engage in public consultation and community awareness concerning organ donation in living and deceased persons.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ajayi, S. O.& Raji, Y.& Salako, B. L.. 2016. Ethical and legal issues in renal transplantation in Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 27, no. 1, pp.125-128.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-668270
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ajayi, S. O.…[et al.]. Ethical and legal issues in renal transplantation in Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 27, no. 1 (Jan. / Feb. 2016), pp.125-128.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-668270
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ajayi, S. O.& Raji, Y.& Salako, B. L.. Ethical and legal issues in renal transplantation in Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2016. Vol. 27, no. 1, pp.125-128.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-668270
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-668270