Contemporary issues in law and ethics: Exploring the family veto for organ donation. Issue 11 (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cay, Debbie
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 29:Issue 11(2019)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 367
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: Law and ethics / Family veto / Organ donation; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/1750458918818998
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

This article explores current issues surrounding the impact of family veto for organ donation in the UK. A critical, reflective analysis of the theoretical, legal and ethical aspects aims to evaluate how the deceased's explicit wish to donate may be revoked. Under current UK legislation and upon death, money and property are protected; however, the body is not. When investigating personal wishes, interests and decisions must be weighed against the moral legitimacy of the family veto.