Bioethical aspects of organ transplantation. A comparative study between Spain and Mexico

Abstract

Loss of life, whether with signs of cardiocirculatory death or brain death, are relevant aspects for the decision on organ transplants, since in many cases it is preferable to obtain them from cadaveric patients, although there is always the option that the recipient is alive. . The article proposes a comparative study between Spanish and Mexican legislation, in relation to some aspects of a bioethical nature, considering organ procurement, informed consent, cadaveric or intervivos donation, cross donation, confidentiality and issues on criminal types.