Abstract
The aim of this literature review was to provide theoretical considerations on organ and tissue donation, an effective therapeutic alternative in the treatment of various diseases and in the control of terminal insufficiency of some organs and failure of certain tissues, with the potential to improve the quality of life and living outlook for transplant patients. The main obstacles to carrying out the procedure are the refusal of potential donors’ families, lack of knowledge about the donation-transplant process and scarcity of continuing education policies for health professionals working in the area, and the consequences of lack of knowledge. To change public opinion, this professional must act as an educator, encouraging the population participate in debates on organ transplants and legislation. The number of people on the waiting list is high compared to the total number of donations, despite the positive attitude of the general population towards organ donation.
Keywords
Tissue and organ procurement; Population; Transplantation