Abstract
In twentieth century, one of the utmost wonders of medical sciences, which have saved the lives of many patients, is Organ donation. Successful recovery of life saving organs is a multifaceted process that involves a team work of specialists. The present article aimed to review the concept of Organ donation, organ donors, legal aspects, process of pledging organs by an alive person, the current perspective in India and attempts by government authorities to promote awareness about this concept.
Highlights
IntroductionThe person donating organ, has a feel of giving life to a fellow human being
Sharing the spirit of life is said to be divine
According to Organ procurement of Transplant Network (OPTN, 2015), the organs donated from one single donor can save up to eight lives.[3]
Summary
The person donating organ, has a feel of giving life to a fellow human being. Organ donation is considered as act of deed, even supported in our Hindu mythology with example of Lord Ganesha. The Organ donation (OD) is defined as the process of retrieving or procuring an organ or part of it from a live or deceased person and transplanting it into another living person. 1 It has been reported that 25 different organs/tissues can be donated by humans checking psychiatric, and medical fitness of donars.[2]. According to Organ procurement of Transplant Network (OPTN, 2015), the organs donated from one single donor can save up to eight lives.[3]. The most commonly transplanted solid organs are kidneys, liver and heart, while cornea and musculoskeletal grafts are the most commonly transplanted tissues.
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