Levin, Adam B and Joshi, Yashutosh and Vaidhya, Nikunj and Kantianis, Joanne and Macdonald, Peter S (2026) Anaesthetics considerations for organ retrieval in the voluntary assisted dying patient � case report. BMC Anesthesiology, 26 (1). ISSN 14712253
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Background: Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now legalised in several countries. Organ donation after VAD provides unique moral and logistical challenges. This report highlights the role of the anaesthetist in such cases. Case presentation: A 50-year-old man with end-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis underwent VAD and became an organ donor. Anaesthetic and logistical considerations during procurement are described. Advances in organ retrieval after VAD and psychosocial implications are briefly outlined. Conclusions: Organ donation after VAD presents unique opportunities and challenges. The anaesthetist plays a key role in ensuring both dignity for the patient and optimal conditions for organ retrieval. © Crown 2026.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Cited by: 0; All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access |
| Keywords: | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Anesthesia; Anesthetics; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Suicide, Assisted; Tissue and Organ Harvesting; Tissue and Organ Procurement; anesthetic agent; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; anesthesia; assisted suicide; case report; graft harvesting; human; male; middle aged; procedures; transplantation |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| Depositing User: | Repository Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Aug 2026 04:38 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Aug 2026 04:38 |
| URI: | http://eprints.victorchang.edu.au/id/eprint/1813 |
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