Kidney donor rights in India

Short Answer

Living kidney donors in India have the right to comprehensive medical evaluation, informed consent, the right to withdraw at any stage, and post-donation follow-up care.

Medical Facts

• Donors are entitled to a full medical and psychosocial evaluation before being approved for surgery.
• Post-donation medical follow-up should be provided by the transplant centre for a defined period.

Legal Facts

• Under THOA, a donor must give informed consent without coercion; the Authorization Committee verifies this for unrelated donors.
• Donors have the legal right to withdraw consent at any point before the surgery.
• No donor should bear the cost of their own medical evaluation or surgery related to donation.

Treatment or Donation Options

• Ask the transplant coordinator for a written explanation of your rights as a donor.
• Request an independent donor advocate if you feel pressured or uncertain.
• Ensure all medical costs related to your donation evaluation and surgery are covered by the recipient's programme.

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