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J Am Acad Psychiatry Law 37:3:377-379 (2009)
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ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY

Giving Until it Hurts?: Altruistic Donation of Solid Organs

Joseph H. Baskin, MD

Dr. Baskin is Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Address correspondence to: Joseph H. Baskin, MD, 1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH 43210. E-mail: josephbaskin{at}gmail.com

The increased need for organs has led to greater acceptance of stranger or unrelated kidney donation. This broadening of the donor pool introduces challenges to the evaluation of such donors. Questions are raised regarding the obligation of an evaluator to explore the depth of the donor's intentions. The concept of altruism is explored as well as its impact on the consent process.






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