ODTKM
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves as the transplant of nation system under contract to the federal government. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves as the transplant of nation system under contract to the federal government. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves as the transplant of nation system under contract to the federal government.
When was ODTKM established?
Based on the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the "Coordinating Center for Organ Donation and Transplantation" was established under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to the decision, in order to ensure the implementation of parts 4 and 5 of the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan dated December 8, 2020 on the implementation of the Law "On Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues" dated October 20, 2020, under the Ministry of Health, "Organ "Coordinating Center for Donation and Transplantation" was established as a public legal entity.
In which countries does ODTKM operate?
Organ donation is regulated by different rules and laws in many countries. Below is information about the countries where organ donation is most common:
Turkey
- In Turkey, organ donation is possible from both living and brain-dead donors. Living donors are usually family members.
- To become an organ donor, it is possible to apply for an organ donation card at state hospitals.
Iran
- Organ donation in Iran is supported by the state. Organ transplantation through living donors is widespread.
- Organ procurement from brain-dead donors is also regulated by law.
USA
- In America, organ donation is done in both types: living and brain dead donors.
- Every citizen can consent to organ donation when getting a license of driver and this is recorded in the national register.
Spain
- Spain is one of the world leaders in the field of organ donation. Here the principle of "tacit consent" operates: that is, if a person has not explicitly objected, he is automatically an organ donor.
Germany
- Written consent is required for organ donation in Germany. Citizens can give this consent by filling out an organ donor card.
Australia
- Organ donation in Australia is voluntary and people can become donors by registering on an official register.
- The state conducts extensive information campaigns.
Japan
- In Japan, organ donation is more limited and it is less common for people to consent to donation.
- Laws are strictly regulated and organ donation is allowed only under certain conditions.
Associations for Organ Transplantation in the World
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is a unique public-private network that connects all professionals involved in the US donation and transplantation system. The European Organization for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) is an organization that unites the organ transplantation community in Europe. Asia Transplantation (ATCO) is an organization that aims to spread organ donation and transplantation in Asian countries, promote best practices, set ethical standards and promote research.