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Rethinking Organ Donation in Euthanasia Cases | Toronto News
A groundbreaking study is igniting ethical debate over organ donation in the age of medical assistance in dying. Traditionally, the “dead donor rule” prohibits harvesting organs until death is declared — to prevent exploitation and ensure patient dignity. But as voluntary euthanasia becomes more common, especially in places like Canada where thousands undergo MAID annually, the authors of this NEJM paper argue it’s time to re-examine that rule. They propose that if a patient consents to end their life under medical supervision, harvesting organs while they’re sedated — before official death —…
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