Posthumous Organ Donation in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
How Religious Beliefs Shape the Decision to Donate
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13628860 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mahdi Tarabeih (0000-0002-9960-5709, School of Nursing Science, The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Tel Aviv, Israel, corresponding author), Ibtisam Marey-Sarwan (0000-0002-2660-0667, Sakhnin Academic College for Teacher Education, and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Sakhnin, Israel), Aliza Amiel (0000-0002-9401-1071, School of Nursing Science, The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Tel Aviv, Israel), Wasef Na’amnih (0000-0003-4457-5669, School of Nursing Science, The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Tel Aviv, Israel) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 322-340 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228231183191 |
| PMID | 37311213 |
| OpenAlex | W4380446209 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 35 |
Evidence indicates that the religious beliefs of patients, potential donors, family members, and healthcare professionals play an important role in deciding to donate an organ. We aim to summarize the religious views of Christians, Muslims, and Jews on organ donation contributing to the decision-making process. Different approaches to this topic worldwide are presented, providing helpful information for medical professionals. A literature review was conducted regarding the view of Israel's leadership of the three largest religions on organ transplantation. This review revealed that all Israeli central religious leaders have a positive view on organ donation. However, various aspects of the transplantation process (such as consent, brain death, and respect for the dead body) must be carried out as each religion prescribes. Thus, understanding the different religious views and regulations on organ donations may help reduce religious concerns about transplantation and narrow the gap between the need and the availability of organ donations
Christianity · Donation · Health care · Health professionals · Islam · Judaism · Organ donation · Organ transplantation · Political science · Theology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Law · Medicine · Organ Donation and Transplantation · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Philosophy · Psychology · Religious studies · Social Psychology · Surgery · Transplantation · Religious Studies
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |