Effect of a Legal Initiative on Deceased- and Living-Donor Kidney Transplantation in Israel

• Published in: Transplantation proceedings Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 1301 - 1302
• Main Authors: Ashkenazi, T, Rahamimov, R, Elhalel, M.D, Cohen, J, Mor, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.2013
• Subjects: Humans; Israel; Kidney Transplantation - legislation & jurisprudence; Living Donors - legislation & jurisprudence; Surgery; Tissue Donors - legislation & jurisprudence; Israel

Abstract The severe organ shortage in Israel has prompted many patients to undergo kidney transplantation abroad. In May 2008, the Israeli Knesset approved the Israel Transplant Law prohibiting organ trade and disallowing health insurers to reimburse the cost of illegal transplantation abroad. The a...