Universität zu Köln

Ehlers, Maja, Vitinius, Frank and Langenbach, Michael (2017). Altruistic nondirected kidney donation: attitudes, characteristics and ethical implications. Curr. Opin. Organ Transpl., 22 (6). S. 584 - 588. PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. ISSN 1531-7013

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Abstract

Purpose of reviewAltruistic nondirected kidney donation involves a person donating one of their kidneys to an unknown recipient. The donor's mental health and motives are frequently questioned. We want to highlight this topic and also encourage discussions about ethical implications.Recent findingsThe main topics are the mental health of altruistic nondirected kidney donors and the general attitude towards the practice of this form of donation as well as the willingness of the public to donate this way. Soliciting organ donation via social networks or financial support is debated extensively in the media.SummaryThere is a lack of studies on altruistic nondirected kidney donation. Most studies focus on related donors. Studies with larger samples should be performed on altruistic nondirected kidney donors to learn more about their motives and assess their mental health.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Ehlers, Maja UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Vitinius, Frank UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Langenbach, Michael UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-210554
DOI:	10.1097/MOT.0000000000000462
Journal or Publication Title:	Curr. Opin. Organ Transpl.
Volume:	22
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 584 - 588
Date:	2017
Publisher:	LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Place of Publication:	PHILADELPHIA
ISSN:	1531-7013
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language ORGAN DONATION; IRANIAN MODEL; SHORTAGE CRISIS; DONORS; TRANSPLANTATION Multiple languages Transplantation Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/21055