GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What are the ethical principles that should form the basis of the system permitting organ donation and allocation? Also discuss the importance of regulation for the success of any organ transplant program.

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

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The toppers’ answers

Kanishak KatariaAIR 1 · CSE 2018 · 159 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a recent event

Organ Donation was recently in news when a Tamil Nadu hospital favoured rich patients for organ donation, thus depriving the poor & needy of their rights.

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PRINCIPLES

  • No discrimination specially among rich & poor
  • First come First Serve so that no issues come in the future
  • Voluntary Donations, organs from cadavers shouldn't be removed & then traded illicitly.
  • Regulation on the cost of transplantation so that it doesn't lead to indirect discrimination of the poor.
  • Identity of the donors & receivers should be protected to avoid future litigation or denial due to ideological / religious / communal reasons.

IMPORTANCE OF REGULATION

  • Prevents the rich poor divide
  • Keeps the costs in check
  • Protects the sanctity of the noble act & prevents commercialisation of the process
  • Helps in curbing smuggling, trafficking in organs & exploitation of poor for organ transplantation

Close · a summary

Thus, it is important to preserve the sanctity of this moral act.

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