The question (12 marks)
Explain the scheme of the law on transplantation of human organs and tissues. Who may donate and to whom, how is death certified for this purpose, and how does the law seek to prevent trade in organs? (12 marks)
MU Module IV, transplantation of human organs and tissues; pack ch. 04.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Medico-Legal Issues of Law and Medicine.
Authorities you will need
- Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act 1994 as amended in 2011, ss. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 19A, 20 and 22
- Section 3(6), Board of medical experts for certifying brain-stem death
- Section 9(3) and 9(3A), Authorisation Committee and swap donation
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, s. 194, inquest
- Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations 2002, professional misconduct
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