NEAC has continued work on the ethics of organ transplantation. During 2014, NEAC met with several transplant units and other interested parties to discuss current processes for deciding who gets an organ and identify any associated issues. NEAC has prepared advice for the Minister of Health which explores the processes for organ donor referrals, decisions about being placed on the deceased donor waiting list and who receives an organ when one becomes available, and deceased donor list numbers. NEAC has also made progress on the development of a practical resource on the ethical issues associated with caring for people with dementia. A studies’ approach ‘case will be used to illustrate the application of ethical principles. NEAC is working with a range of stakeholders to develop this resource. Research ethics work in 2014 Cross-sectoral ethics arrangements Objective NEAC’s objective for work in this area was to identify the gaps, overlaps, inconsistencies and areas that lack clarity in the current arrangements for ethical review of health and disability research. This will ultimately result in advice to the Minister on current issues and how these may be addressed. This work will also inform NEAC’s 2015 review of the Guidelines.
NEAC has continued work on the ethics of organ transplantation. During 2014, NEAC met with several transplant units and other interested parties to discuss current processes for deciding who gets an organ and identify any associated issues. NEAC has prepared advice for the Minister of Health which explores the processes for organ donor referrals, decisions about being placed on the deceased donor waiting list and who receives an organ when one becomes available, and deceased donor list numbers. NEAC has also made progress on the development of a practical resource on the ethical issues associated with caring for people with dementia. A ‘case studies’ approach will be used to illustrate the application of ethical principles. NEAC is working with a range of stakeholders to develop this resource. Research ethics work in 2014 Cross-sectoral ethics arrangements Objective NEAC’s objective for work in this area was to identify the gaps, overlaps, inconsistencies and areas that lack clarity in the current arrangements for ethical review of health and disability research. This will ultimately result in advice to the Minister on current issues and how these may be addressed. This work will also inform NEAC’s 2015 review of the Guidelines.
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