Organ donation is one of the most selfless acts that a human being can do to help another fellow being. Public awareness on organ transplant, though low in the country, has gained momentum in the last six months and was intensified when a doctor couple, parents of Hitendran, donated their son’s organs after he was declared brain dead. Since then, there has been an increased awareness and more organ donations from brain dead individuals. The donor population ratio in India is likely to increase further in the coming years as people are becoming more aware about their responsibility to help fellow beings.
In organ donation, a person willingly gives part of his organs either when he is alive or when he is dead/ brain dead, to help somebody live a healthier life. There are 23 different organs in the body, which could be donated by an individual. Only a few organs like one kidney and part of the liver can be donated when one is alive, whereas almost any organ except brain can be donated from dead/ brain dead individuals. Brain death is an irreversible condition where all activities of the brain stem stop functioning. The organs function with life-support system but the patient is declared clinically dead. However, if organs such as kidneys, liver, lungs, heart and even bowels are retrieved in time they could help an ailing patient recover.
Organ transplant is not a “one man job” but involves participation of several specialists and individuals outside the medical fraternity, including counselors and social workers. Better transportation and communication technologies have made inter-state transplantations commendably common in India. Recently the heart and liver of a 3 year old child who was declared brain dead after a road accident in Bangalore (Karnataka), was transplanted to two children in Frontier Lifeline Hospital and Chettinad Hospital in Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
India has a number of specialized hospitals conducting organ transplant surgeries at highly affordable prices. The country is becoming an important destination for medical tourism for people from United States, Europe and Middle East countries. Though cost effectiveness is an important factor attracting transplant patients to Indian hospitals, technical expertise of the highly qualified doctors and the hospital infrastructure and world class facilities also play a major role.
Most international patients traveling to India for their treatments prefer a facilitator who can organize the doctor consultation, hospital admission and all the other allied services that would be required for the patient and his accompaniants. In such cases, the patient can feel free to contact us. Putting patient’s welfare and convenience on the forefront, Wellspring provides complete guidance and facilitation regarding the hospitals & treatment, doctors, travel, hotel assistance and much more. This helps the healthcare traveler to undergo his treatment procedure in the most convenient and hassle free manner.
In organ donation, a person willingly gives part of his organs either when he is alive or when he is dead/ brain dead, to help somebody live a healthier life. There are 23 different organs in the body, which could be donated by an individual. Only a few organs like one kidney and part of the liver can be donated when one is alive, whereas almost any organ except brain can be donated from dead/ brain dead individuals. Brain death is an irreversible condition where all activities of the brain stem stop functioning. The organs function with life-support system but the patient is declared clinically dead. However, if organs such as kidneys, liver, lungs, heart and even bowels are retrieved in time they could help an ailing patient recover.
Organ transplant is not a “one man job” but involves participation of several specialists and individuals outside the medical fraternity, including counselors and social workers. Better transportation and communication technologies have made inter-state transplantations commendably common in India. Recently the heart and liver of a 3 year old child who was declared brain dead after a road accident in Bangalore (Karnataka), was transplanted to two children in Frontier Lifeline Hospital and Chettinad Hospital in Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
India has a number of specialized hospitals conducting organ transplant surgeries at highly affordable prices. The country is becoming an important destination for medical tourism for people from United States, Europe and Middle East countries. Though cost effectiveness is an important factor attracting transplant patients to Indian hospitals, technical expertise of the highly qualified doctors and the hospital infrastructure and world class facilities also play a major role.
Most international patients traveling to India for their treatments prefer a facilitator who can organize the doctor consultation, hospital admission and all the other allied services that would be required for the patient and his accompaniants. In such cases, the patient can feel free to contact us. Putting patient’s welfare and convenience on the forefront, Wellspring provides complete guidance and facilitation regarding the hospitals & treatment, doctors, travel, hotel assistance and much more. This helps the healthcare traveler to undergo his treatment procedure in the most convenient and hassle free manner.
Courtesy:
Times of India
The Hindu
Deccan Chronicle
http://www.mohanfoundation.org/
http://www.collegesintamilnadu.com/
Times of India
The Hindu
Deccan Chronicle
http://www.mohanfoundation.org/
http://www.collegesintamilnadu.com/
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