@article{30f36b06a7414b6d873968ac4dc055a0,
title = "Abolishing age criterion to determine organ transplant recipients in Israel: A qualitative study of medical staff perceptions",
abstract = "Introduction: Since April 2014 the age limitation on candidates listed for organ transplantation in Israel was abolished following the recommendations of a Public Committee. In this research the new policy was examined in light of scarce medical resources and the increased rate of aging in Israel. Methods: The opinions of twelve medical staff regarding the policy change were analyzed by a qualitative methodology, using semi-structured interviews. Results: Interviews with medical staff members revealed three main themes: 1. positive acceptance of the new policy; 2. concerns and problems regarding the change; and 3. the influence of the policy change on the organ transplant allocation system and patient-doctor relationships. Discussion and Conclusions: The medical staff expressed positive views towards the new policy, based on age-free, individually determined admission to transplant waiting lists. However, some concerns were raised regarding the medical implications of this policy, thus potentially hindering its full application.",
keywords = "Age limit, ageism, organ transplantation, policy change, qualitative",
author = "Eyal Katvan and Orly Korin and Doron, {Israel Issi} and Eytan Mor and Boaz Shnoor and Daniel Gelman and Tamar Ashkenazi",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 Elsevier B.V.",
year = "2024",
month = dec,
doi = "10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105197",
language = "אנגלית",
volume = "150",
journal = "Health Policy",
issn = "0168-8510",
publisher = "Elsevier Ireland Ltd",
}