2024.11.25 15:47 Taipei time
Release time: 2024.11.25 15:47 Taipei Time
Update time: 2024.11.25 15:53 Taipei time
The Changhua District Prosecutor’s Office received a report two years ago that Chen Yaoli, then a surgeon at Changkei Hospital’s Organ Transplant Center, was suspected of collaborating with the head of a bio- a technology named Huang and a business owner named Lin who has been. The “liver donation fee” is about 350,000 to 400,000 yuan, and the “kidney donation fee” is about 200,000 yuan, meaning that the patient would be 1 week or 1 or 2 days after the operation He died two years later. , for violating the “Regulations on Transplantation of Human Organs” and other crimes, and specifically asked Chen to spend 6 years in prison.
The indictment indicated that the five suspects knew that human organ transplantation, supply and procurement could only be done free of charge and that they were not allowed to engage in the sale or intermediary of established organs on profit, however, from 2016 to 2019 pay for intermediary services for Chinese people to go to Shandong, Shandong, and other parts of the Hunan mainland buying and transferring liver and kidney, collecting fees from patients, and then sharing the fees with mainland doctors through underground exchanges. In addition, Chen Yaoli led her to become her assistant named Xie in Taiwan and go to the mainland to provide instruction on nursing care and teach patients about post-operation care.
The indictment pointed out that Chen Yaoli took the opportunity to see a doctor at Changji Hospital at the time to find out that the patient needed a liver or kidney transplant, and immediately asked the patient call Huang Suan on the phone to discuss the “liver donor”. A “kidney donation fee” is about NT$200,000, post-operative care and medical treatment, compensation for doctors in mainland China, food, accommodation, transportation and other transplant-related expenses. of liver transplantation per patient NT $ 5 million to NT $ 7.5 million The total cost of kidney transplantation ranges from 3 million yuan to 3.5 million yuan.
Chen Yaoli, who was prosecuted, is currently the vice president of the hospital affiliated with Sun Yat-sen Medical University. (Photo taken from the official website of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen Medical University)
After collecting fees from the patients, Huang Sui contacted the patients to go to mainland China for organ transplant surgeries. During the liver transplant operation, Chen Yaoli went to the mainland to provide guidance in the operating room.
The prosecutor pointed out that the five defendants were suspected of violating the rules of human organ transplantation, grossly violating medical ethics, undermining the universal basic principles of free organ donation and an image between -national Chinese illegal organ transplantation in 2008. , but continued illegal behavior despite unknown remorse, especially requested by the defendant Chen Yaoli sentenced to 6 years in prison, and that the remaining four should be sentenced to 3 years in prison, and illegal gains totaling 20.37 million Yuan should be forfeited.
The Chang’an Prosecutor’s Office pointed out that this case was reported in March 2022, and it was believed that the group’s actions had violated the principle of non-necessity specified in Article 12 of China’s Human Organ Transplant Regulations (organ trade and organ transplant tourism are strictly prohibited. ), and seriously damaged the organ transplant industry, “principle of free donation”, “principle of fairness and justice”, “principle of openness and transparency”, “principle of prevention of commercialism” and other principles related to organ transplantation. the confirmation creates endless moral risks, whether from medical ethics or organ procurement From the point of view of the right to life and human dignity of the person, that behavior should be prohibited.
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## Open-Ended Questions for Discussion:
**Ethics and Morality:**
* What ethical dilemmas are raised by organ donation for profit?
* Does the doctor’s role as a healer make this case particularly egregious?
* Should there be stricter penalties for individuals involved in illegal organ trafficking?
* How can we balance the need for organs with the need to protect vulnerable individuals?
* Does cultural context influence our understanding of right and wrong in organ donation?
**Legal and Policy Implications:**
* What are the current laws surrounding organ donation and transplantation in Taiwan?
* How effective are current regulations in preventing illegal organ trafficking?
* What steps can be taken to improve international cooperation in combating organ trafficking?
* Should there be a global regulatory framework for organ donation and transplantation?
* What are the potential consequences of legalizing organ sale?
**Social Impact and Responsibility:**
* What are the social and economic factors that contribute to the demand for illegal organs?
* How can we ensure equitable access to organ transplantation for everyone?
* What is the responsibility of individuals, organizations, and governments in preventing exploitation?
* How can we raise awareness about the dangers of organ trafficking?
* How can we promote ethical practices in organ donation and transplantation?
**Thematic Sections for Discussion:**
1. **The Case:** Begin by summarizing the key facts of the case, highlighting the doctor’s alleged involvement. Discuss the specific charges against the defendants and the potential sentences.
2. **Ethical Dilemmas:** Move on to exploring the ethical issues surrounding the case. Encourage participants to consider the doctor’s obligations, the vulnerability of the patients, and the overall impact on the organ transplantation process.
3. **Legal and Policy:** Discuss the legal framework surrounding organ donation in Taiwan and internationally. Analyze the effectiveness of current laws and explore potential solutions for preventing trafficking.
4. **Social Impact:** Investigate the social and economic factors contributing to the demand for illegal organs. Discuss the role of poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and cultural biases.
5. **Individual Responsibility:** Engage participants in a discussion about personal responsibility regarding organ donation. Explore the role of informed consent, ethical decision-making, and the responsibility to report suspected trafficking.
6. **Call to Action:** Conclude the discussion by brainstorming potential actions individuals can take to prevent organ trafficking. Discuss ways to raise awareness, support ethical practices, and advocate for policy changes.
Remember to create a safe and respectful environment for discussion, encouraging diverse viewpoints and active listening.
