“This is a major issue and one that has troubled many of us for a long time. The current law was enacted in 2006 – almost 20 years ago.
International practice shows that legal frameworks should be reviewed and adjusted every five to ten years to keep pace with social and medical developments. The Ministry of Health has organised numerous workshops to assess the law’s strengths and shortcomings and to propose timely revisions.
In my view, three areas need urgent attention:
First, the current law does not permit organ or tissue donation from patients who have experienced cardiac death. This is already common practice in many countries to avoid wasting viable organs.” – Viet Nam News
Source: Organ Donation Law Revisions Can Save More Lives
Organ Donation Law Revisions Can Save More Lives
