2023, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A

Author(s): Sujit Maity

Abstract: Organ transplantation represents a major advancement in modern medicine, offering life-saving treatment to individuals suffering from end-stage organ failure. However, alongside its medical successes, it raises pressing ethical concerns that demand careful reflection. This paper delves into the ethical dimensions of organ transplantation, focusing on three core principles: individual rights, informed consent, and the preservation of human dignity. It examines how these values are upheld or challenged within current transplantation practices, especially in contexts where socioeconomic vulnerabilities and inadequate regulation create ethical risks. Drawing on foundational principles of bioethics such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice and referencing international ethical guidelines like the Declaration of Istanbul and WHO’s Guiding Principles, the study critically explores the moral complexities surrounding organ donation and transplantation. The paper argues that the future of transplantation depends not only on scientific progress but also on the global commitment to ethical integrity and human rights.

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