The Balancing Act: Acquisition and Allocation in Organ Donation
On October 24th the New York City Bar Association Committee on Bioethical Issues in conjunction with the New York Organ Donor Network presented a symposium exploring the ethical and legal implications in organ donation.
Speakers and Topics:
- Christina W. Strong, J.D., Law Offices of Christina Woodward Strong - Legal overview of organ donation system including the state registry and the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)
- Dana Lustbader, M.D., FCCM, FCP, FAAHPM, Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship, North Shore-LIJ - Autonomy and end-of-life care, family dynamics in DCD donations
- Tia Powell, M.D., Director, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Bioethics, Montefiore Medical Center - Ethical issues
- Michael Goldstein, M.D., Medical Director, New York Organ Donor Network; Director of Renal and Pancreatic Transplantation - Mount Sinai Medical Center - Allocation of organs
Moderator: Helen Irving, RN, M.B.A., President and CEO, New York Organ Donor Network
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