Arguments Against Organ Donation

Organ donations not only save lives but also money and time. If organ donations became prevalent the organ recipient would no longer need dialysis. Since there is no need for dialysis the cost to use the machine would lessen; this means that the cost of equipment would decrease, saving the hospital and insurance company’s money. More lives would be saved as well as benefit from those that no longer need an organ. In the book titled “Elements of Bioethics” adult organ transplants are only that have medical insurance. If organs are taken from recently deceased the cost for those that has no medical coverage was lessen. The process of organ transplantation is life changing and time is crucial. With shorter waiting time it would put ease on the person’s heart to know that this lifesaving event would happen sooner rather than later. In addition, when the organ is taken from the recently deceased the risk would be eliminated from

The organs should not be accepted under these conditions because they are only benefiting Caucasians. With the restrictions the family put on the organs it goes against a few principles of bioethics, such as equality and fairness. Equality is broken because the chances of receiving a donation are not equal. As well as for the principle of fairness, the rule that the family put on the organ donations makes it impossible for any other group of ethnicities besides Caucasians to receive a transplant. If the family were to place a restriction that the organs were to go

Many people have the false assumption that organ donation is against their religion. Most religions actually support it. Organ donation is giving the gift of life to somebody else, and that is one of the best things you can do. Not only is it

Every day, 20 people die because they are unable to receive a vital organ transplant that they need to survive. Some of these people are on organ donation lists and some of them are not. The poor and minorities are disproportionately represented among those who do not receive the organs they need. In the United States alone, nearly 116,000 people are on waiting lists for vital organ transplants. Another name is added to this list every 10 minutes. This paper will argue that organ donation should not be optional. Every person who dies, or enters an irreversible vegetative state with little or no brain function, should have his or her organs-more specifically, those among the organs that are suitable for donation-harvested. A single healthy donor who has died can save up to eight lives (American Transplant Foundation).

In the 21st century, it is obvious to the world that there is an organ shortage around the world. Many thousands, hundreds of thousands of people are waiting for organs to save their lives. There are just not enough organs to be spread around to the people who urgently need them. The global response to this problem is very different throughout different countries. Some countries are harvesting organs, some executing prisoners, some paying people to donate, some allowing people to sell them on the black market, and some countries just urging people to donate out of the kindness of their hearts. The organs and tissues you can currently donate (deceased) are; liver, heart, lungs, cornea, tissue, pancreas, kidneys, small intestines, blood, blood vessels, bone marrow and other parts of the bone, heart valves and skin. Organ donation is a very controversial topic, with many nations taking different opinions as a whole. But why are some people so hesitant to donate their organs to the people who really need them?

Within the past few years, the demand for organs has increased at an alarming rate. This is due mostly to the fact that diseases and illnesses are becoming more prevalent and are brought on due to a significant change in American lifestyles. Failing organs can be caused by certain ways of living such as being a smoker or becoming obese. Many people are in need of a vital organ or know someone who needs an organ; these people are greatly impacted by a decision involving organ donation. Vital organs, such as the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver are involved, which means these people are in life and death situations. While organ transplants have created a way to give and receive life to others, the process has actually become controversial

Organ donation is a sensitive topic for some people. Everyone has varying opinions on whether it is right or wrong based on many different points.

My daughter had signed an organ donor card, but my husband and I did not know it. We learned about our daughter's decision after she was severely injured in a car crash. Surgeons operated on her for 20 hours and could not save our daughter's life. Finally, the supervising surgeon told us our daughter was brain dead. Did we want to proceed with organ donation?

From an individual standpoint, the act of becoming an organ donor is likely to produce a net gain in utility. The pleasure it produces to a single person is the knowledge that one is contributing positively to one’s society. It also has the potential of benefit multiple people that can receive the transplants upon one’s death. Although the consequences of the act are are rather removed, they still create utility rather than diminishing it. The major obstacle that prevents individuals from making the choice to become an organ donor is the lack of information or even misinformation about the donation process. There might also be people who are against organ donation for personal or religious reasons, however a large number of religions allow

Wong, L.P. “Factors Limiting Deceased Organ Donation: Focus Groups' Perspective From Culturally Diverse Community.” Science Direct. 2009. Web. October 2nd, 2015

The ethical issue for the majority of people in the U.S. does not seem to be whether donating organs should be allowed, but instead should someone be compensated for their donation. As described earlier, the U.S. has a major shortage of organs and an even greater shortage is found in some areas of the world. However, countries like Iran have found a way to eliminate their shortage completely. “Iran adopted a system of paying kidney donors in 1988 and within 11 years it became the only country in the world to clear its waiting list for transplants.” (Economist, 2011) Although this sounds promising, it is important to look at the effects on the organ donor. In a study done on Iranian donors who sold their kidneys, it was found that many donors were negatively affected emotionally and physically after donating and that given the chance most would never donate again nor would they advise anyone else to do so. (Zargooshi, 2001) Additionally, many claimed to be worse off financially after donating due to an inability to work. (Goyal, 2002) To some, this last set of findings would be enough to supersede the benefit of clearing the organ waiting lists.

Although they have the right to their own bodies, which means that they can sell or donate organs at their own will, they also have the right to compensation and care afterwards. They need to consent to the act of giving an organ. Also there are multiple risks that the surgery involves, and there are only so many organs people can donate. Also when people donate organs, like a kidney, they need to know the effects and health hazards that occur (Thomas). Everyone needs to be aware of the effects that surgeries and donating an organ can have on the human body. People should also not be treated as a mean to an end, which is what happens when people use others organs for their own gain (Thomas). Everyone has dignity, where they shouldn't be used for someone else's gain. Another problem with buying organs, is that poorer people on a waiting list to receive an organ will be waiting longer for an organ because the rich are able to buy organs and thus receiving organs faster than the

There are some incidents where organ donation is appropriate in Jewish patients. The Torah commands the Jewish to be buried whole, however, one of the highest Jewish laws is to protect the virtue of life and save a life at all costs. While organ donation may provide immediate, life-saving treatment to a patient in need, not all organs are used immediately, which is forbidden by the Jewish faith. Organ donation must occur while the heart is beating, however in the Jewish culture, such practices would be considered murder. The decision to donate organs may vary from individual to individual; to aid in the decision, it would be wise to have a rabbi present for consultation with the family if

Anyone who wants to donate, is allowed (“Frequently Asked Question’s”). However, “Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissues can be donated for the transplant or scientific research” (“Frequently Asked Questions”). That also means that someone can not be too young, or too old to be a deceased organ donor, or a living donor (“Who Can Donate”). A deceased donor is when someone passes away and then they donate their organs. A living donor is when someone donates their organs while they are still alive, and they only date one of their organs if they have a pair and still live with one, like one liver. Another reason is that most, if not all religions support organ donation so it does not matter what religion they are (“Who Can Donate”).

Organ donation is a sacrifice that can touch many people through one person’s unselfish gift. Granted that gift most often comes after a tragic loss of a loved one. As the bearer of three functioning kidneys, I have always considered organ donation to be the expected norm. But today, the focus will be to enlighten you on the reasons to consider organ donation. Organ donations are needed for every age group, race, and ethnic groups. Each person should take the opportunity to extend the gift of life to another individual through organ donation.