Objections to organ transplantation from brain dead donors

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  • Sylwia Olejarz Cardinal Stephan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Faculty of Christian Philosophy Institute of Philosophy, Institute of Psychology Author

Keywords:

organ transplantation, brain death, Japan

Abstract

This paper does not aim to answer the question what should be done to overcome reluctance of the Japanese toward the transplantation from brain-dead donors. However, those who are waiting to learn something about reluctance toward this issue should not be disappointed. The kernel of this paper is to reveal the main objections entrenched in Japanese culture and mentality. I will strive to answer what can be learned from this example. In Japan – as elsewhere – the possibilities given by science and technology affect pa-tients’ lives and cause many dilemmas.

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3. Takatsuki Y. Japanese viewpoint toward life and death, and ethics of organ transplant. In: Sudo M., Ikeda Y., Takatsuki Y. ed. Why is it difficult to conduct the transplantation of organs in Japan? The viewpoint from economy, law and ethics. Tokyo: Tokai University Press; 1999, pp. 151-196.

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Published

2011-06-06

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2011): Current Problems of Psychiatry

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