Sara Sablone , Chiara Musajo Somma , Federico Ruta , Mara Bellino , Tommaso Ciciriello , Michele Saracino , Riccardo Attimonelli Petraglione , Giampiero Michelangeli , Andrea Gianelli Castiglione , Massimo Cardillo , Francesco Introna , Loreto Gesualdo
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Organ procurement in forensic deaths: A retrospective analysis of the Italian context with a focus on the Puglia Region virtuous experience
Organ transplantation is one the most important contributions of modern medicine to society since it provides a unique therapy for terminal organ failure. However, the development of this therapeutic approach is hindered by the limited organ supply. In Italy, organ procurement requires a multidisciplinary medical-surgical approach in which legal medical doctors (LMDs) are generally tasked with ascertaining the reality of death. Sometimes, a medico-legal report is required when the deceased's family deny their consent to the organs and tissues removal from a potential deceased donor. LMDs can also be appointed by law to carry out post-mortem examinations of potential deceased donors. In these cases, the public prosecutors' interest in preserving the corpse integrity for forensic purposes seems to conflict with the ethical-humanitarian interest in promoting, at most, the opportunity to donate; however, a LMD can act as a mediator and allow both goals. This paper aims to illustrate the Apulia Region experience in reconciling the justice interests with those of a culture promoting deceased organ and tissue donation. It has been pursued by analyzing the virtuous regional organ procurement trend in forensic deaths before and after a crucial 2015 initiative, comparing the results with the national ones, and contextualizing them in the relevant literature to show systemic strengths and weaknesses and inform future Italian policy development.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective.
The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training.
The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.