The centrepiece of the argument for those who advocate organ donation is that it is for a noble and worthy cause. Hence, monetary gains do not merit consideration. The second group insists that it is more important that critically-ill patients be relieved of their suffering and given a new lease of life, regardless of whether organs are donated or sold.
Personally, I am of the opinion that the sale of organs should be prohibited by law. Commercialization of organs would lead to abuse. If allowed, it will result in the poorer members of our society giving up their organs for more lucrative monetary returns. The dangers of such transactions are many. The donor may experience health complications. Besides, there are moral and ethical implications. It means the preservation of the rich patient’s life at the expense of the poor man’s life.
While I am all for organ donation, I am of the opinion that organ donation should only be carried out with the prior approval of the donor and with the permission of his next-of-kin. Organ donation can give the seriously ill better chances of survival and should be encouraged. For example, patients who suffer from end-stage kidney failure may not be able to afford treatment such as renal dialysis. So the only practical solution here is to sanction an organ transplant, which will not only ease the suffering of the patient, but will also be cost-effective in the long run.
Organ donation helps to foster human virtues and moral values. Only a caring human being who has strong moral values such as selflessness can care enough for another person. They would be ideal to participate in organ donation programs. Organ donation is the ultimate and most sacred gift that a human being can bestow on his fellow man.
Organ donation should be advocated for the many benefits it brings. At the same time, the sale of organs should be banned for moral, ethical and religious reasons.
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centrepiece the most important part
lucrative profitable
next-of-kin close relatives